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What Are Second Chance Credit Cards?

People who have made mistakes related to their credit and credit cards can turn to “second chance credit cards” for a fresh start. Providing an avenue for consumers to prove their creditworthiness is the goal of these second chance credit cards.

Another name for these second chance credit cards is “bad credit” credit cards. By providing the consumer a second opportunity to practice good spending habits, the card issuer hopes the cardholder will be able to improve his credit. As far as benefits go, second chance credit cards and “standard” credit cards are very much alike.

There are several types of second chance credit cards. Which one you will qualify for depends on how good, or bad, your credit is. Some people will qualify for an unsecured credit card, while others may qualify for a secured credit card or possibly even a prepaid credit card.

It is wise to contact a credit provider prior to applying for one of these credit cards. A credit provider will be able to guide you to the best financial product in light of your credit rating. It is important to know which type of credit card to apply for because any denied credit application will adversely affect your credit score further.

A “standard” MasterCard or Visa is very much like an unsecured second chance credit card. However, the difference is that the unsecured second chance credit card will carry a much higher annual percentage rate (APR). This means that, if you don’t pay the bill in full each month, you will be paying a much larger amount in interest. The reason for the higher APR is that the cardholder is considered a higher financial risk to the credit card provider because of the cardholder’s documented spending and paying habits.

A secured credit card is different from an unsecured credit card in that a deposit is required before the secured credit card may be used. The deposit which the cardholder provides to the credit card company then becomes the credit limit associated with the credit card. If the cardholder misses a payment, the credit card company will make the payment from the deposit on hand. If the cardholder is in good standing when the account is closed, the deposit will be returned to the cardholder.

Both secured and unsecured credit cards can help a consumer to rebuild their credit score by the card provider’s reporting to the three major credit reporting agencies. This, of course, will require the cardholder to maintain good spending practices. After a while, the consumer will be able to qualify for credit cards with better APRs and lower credit card fees and charges.

If you wish to use a prepaid credit card, you will be required to “load” funds on the credit card by going to a location which offers this service or by using direct deposit. Because prepaid credit card providers are not offering a line of credit, these cards do not help to repair credit.

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