Do you worry that you screwed up your credit so badly that you won't qualify for an unsecured credit card? Don't stress. Instead, look into the First PREMIER® Bank Mastercard® Credit Card, an unsecured entry-level card with manageable limits and regular credit reporting designed for the cardholder working to rebuild his or her credit.
The Basics
- We'll provide you a manageable credit limit and manageable payments meant to help you stick to your budget.
- PREMIER Bankcard® credit cards are for building* credit.
- FICO scores are used to represent the creditworthiness of a person and may be one indicator to the credit type you are eligible for. However, credit score alone does not guarantee or imply approval for any PREMIER Bankcard® product.
- *Build credit by keeping your balance low and paying all your bills on time every month.
Let's face it: it's difficult to function in today's digital world without a credit card. If you've made mistakes in the past, bad credit can be a barrier to getting approved. The PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card might be the solution. It's a no-frills unsecured option for people struggling to rebuild their credit.
Credit limits are small and manageable, depending on creditworthiness, and regular reporting to the credit bureaus helps build credit history. Keep in mind that the way to improve your credit is by keeping your balance low and paying on time every month.
PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card Fees
Unfortunately, this card comes with some fees in order to use it. What you pay will depend on several factors, including your credit score, your credit limit, and how long you've had the card. You can learn more about these fees in the card's terms and conditions.Pros
All Credit Types Welcome to Apply - If you’re struggling with bad or no credit, most cards won’t approve you. That makes it hard to build your credit history. PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card is different — people with credit history as low as 300 are welcome to apply. Keep in mind, credit history is used to represent the creditworthiness of a person and may be one indicator to the credit type you are eligible for. However, credit history alone does not guarantee or imply approval for any First PREMIER® Bank product.Manageable credit limit – When you’re building your credit history, it can be easiest to start small. With the PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card, you will have a credit limit with monthly payments that are meant to fit your budget. By paying on time and keeping your credit balance low, you can work on improving your credit history over time.
Regular reports to consumer reporting agencies – To successfully build or establish a good credit history, you need consistent, on-time payments showing on your credit report. The PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card reports your payments and balance to consumer reporting agencies.
*Build credit by keeping your balance low and paying all your bills on time every month. – As a Mastercard® holder, you get access to free support if you become a victim of identity theft.
Cons
Expensive fees – If avoiding fees is a priority, the PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card's fee structure might give you pause. This card can rack up several fees just to get started. The reality is that cards for bad credit usually require a security deposit (which this card doesn't) or carry significant set-up and maintenance fees. The goal isn't to keep these types of cards forever, but to use them responsibly while you improve your credit score so you can get a better card in the future. High APR – The PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card’s current APR is among the highest in the market. However, if you are paying your balance off monthly, then this won't be an issue for you.
No Rewards – If you’re looking to earn cash back or points, this isn’t the card for you. The main benefit of the PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card is its accessibility to people with bad/fair credit. If you’re not in that boat, it may not be the best fit for you.
Qualifying for the PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card
Credit Needed: Bad/Fair CreditWe recommend a score between 350 and 550 when applying for the PREMIER Bankcard® Mastercard® Credit Card. In addition to this, it is required that you have a checking account in order to be approved for this card.
But keep in mind that having a checking account and credit score in this range does not guarantee approval - These are only two of several factors that will be considered in your card application.
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