Am I eligible?
To get this card, you must also:
Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Lyle Daly, The AscentMakes for a great starter card, particularly with no annual fee and the ability to graduate to an unsecured credit card with good credit hygiene.
- Kelly Dilworth, CreditCards.comA good starter card for those who are new to credit, the Citi Secured Mastercard allows cardholders to jumpstart their credit history without committing to a high annual fee.
- Brett Holzhauer, MoneyGeekThe Citi® Secured Mastercard® is best suited for those who have a less than ideal credit score and want to build good credit. It is also a good choice for those who do not have a credit score at all.
- John S Kiernan, WalletHubAn inexpensive credit-building tool for people with limited credit. The Citi Secured Card has a $0 annual fee, reports account info to the major credit bureaus each month, and offers nearly guaranteed approval to applicants who can pay the card’s $200 refundable security deposit.
- Garrett Yarbrough, BankrateThe Citi Secured Mastercard offers an opportunity to build credit at a low cost. Its rates and fees beat out quite a few middle and lower-tier options, but the bare-bones Citi Secured is a few ranks shy of being crowned the top secured card. It’s a good option if you bank with Citi and plan to get a...
Details
| Interest Rates | |
|---|---|
| Regular APR Interest Rate |
27.74% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Balance Transfer Interest Rate |
27.74% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Cash Advance Interest Rate |
29.99% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Rates & Fees | |
| Annual Fee | $0.00 |
| Balance Transfer Fee |
5% Minimum of $5 |
| Cash Advance Fee |
5% Minimum of $10 |
| Foreign Transaction Fee |
3% Of each transaction in U.S. dollars. |
| Over Limit Fee | $0.00 |
| Late Payment Fee |
$41.00 Maximum |
| Promotions | |
| Sign up bonus | No |
| Rewards | |
| All Purchases | No |
| Restaurants | No |
| Gas | No |
| Groceries | No |
| Hotels | No |
| Travel | No |
| Pharmacy | No |
| Bills | No |
| Features & Benefits | |
| Additional Card Holders | Yes |
| Travel Accident Insurance | No |
| Car Rental Insurance | No |
| Car Rental Discount | No |
| Extended Warranty | No |
| Purchase Protection | No |
| Zero Liability | Yes |
| No Foreign Transaction Fees | No |
| Emergency Assistance | No |
| Concierge Service | No |
| Price Protection | No |
| Fraud Protection | Yes |
| Free Credit Scores | No |
| Wireless Payments | No |
| Virtual Cards | Yes |
| Additional Benefits |
Citi Identity Theft Solutions |
| Eligibility | |
| Minimum Security Deposit | $200 |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Minimum Personal Income | |
| Temporary Residents | No |
| More | |
| Additional comments | - |
| Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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