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OpenSky® Plus Secured Visa® Credit Card review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
29.99% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
29.99% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
-
Balance Transfer
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Rewards
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Rewards
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Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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8.8/10
Informr score
The OpenSky® Plus Secured Visa® Credit Card currently has an Informr score of 8.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • New feature! Earn up to 10% cash back* on everyday purchases
  • No annual fee
  • No credit check to apply. Find out instantly if you are approved- Zero credit risk to apply!
  • Looking to build or rebuild your credit? 2 out of 3 OpenSky cardholders increase their credit score by an average of 41 points in just 3 months
  • Monitor your credit progress with free access to your FICO Credit Score.
  • Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion
  • Add to your mobile wallet and make purchases using Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay
  • Secure your credit line with a refundable security deposit - as low as $300.
  • Easy application, apply in less than 5 minutes right from your mobile device
  • Offers flexible payment due dates which allow you to choose any available due date that fits your payment schedule
  • Now you can make smaller partial payments towards funding your security deposit over 60 days
  • Over 1.4 Million Cardholders Have Used OpenSky Secured Credit Card To Improve Their Credit

What's bad

  • Requires security deposit
  • High regular APR
  • Foreign Transaction Fee

Am I eligible?


OpenSky® Plus Secured Visa® Credit Card is typically available to those with poor credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA
Yes Provide a minimum security deposit of $300.

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...


NerdWallet
NerdWallet

This can be an excellent pick for those who have bad credit or are unbanked. The security deposit is on the high side, but you won't pay an annual fee — and unlike annual fees, security deposits are refundable.

- Jae Bratton, NerdWallet

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 29.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate

Balance Transfers Not Allowed

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
Cash Advance Fee $10.00

Or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.

Foreign Transaction Fee 3%

Of each transaction in U.S. dollars.

Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $40.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus

Limited Time Offer: $200 minimum refundable security deposit

Rewards
All Purchases No
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details

Earn up to 10% cash back on purchases made with your OpenSky card at 40,000+ retailers

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 Yes
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits


Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $300
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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