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The Applied Bank® Secured Visa® Credit Card, issued by Applied Bank®, is designed for those with limited or poor credit history. The major benefit of this card is the fixed APR of 9.99% for purchases and cash advances, which is reasonably low for a secured card. There is a $200 minimum deposit required, a $5,000 maximum, and an annual fee of $50. Unlike most secured credit cards, this card provides additional services and benefits including online account access and various fraud protection services. It is important to note that a major drawback of the card is that there is no grace period for purchases. This means that interest will be applied immediately to any charges made with the card. A downside is that this card does not pay interest to the deposit amount, which sets it apart from other secured cards that do. Those who can afford the $200 minimum deposit and do not mind accumulating finance charges once a transaction is posted, will benefit most from the very low rate that the Applied Bank® Secured Visa® Credit Card has to offer.

The Applied Bank® Secured Visa® Gold Card, issued by Applied Bank®, is designed for those with limited or poor credit history. The major benefit of this card is the fixed APR of 9.99% for purchases and cash advances, which is reasonably low for a secured card. There is a $200 minimum deposit required, a $5,000 maximum, and an annual fee of $50. Unlike most secured credit cards, this card provides additional services and benefits including online account access and various fraud protection services. It is important to note that a major drawback of the card is that there is no grace period for purchases. This means that interest will be applied immediately to any charges made with the card. A downside is that this card does not pay interest to the deposit amount, which sets it apart from other secured cards that do. Those who can afford the $200 minimum deposit and do not mind accumulating finance charges once a transaction is posted, will benefit most from the very low rate that the Applied Bank® Secured Visa® Gold Card has to offer.

The IberiaBank Visa® Platinum Rewards Card, issued by IberiaBank, is ideal for those with very good credit who plan to take advantage of the rewards program offered. Through the rewards program, cardholders earn one point per dollar spent on qualifying purchases. Points are redeemable for merchandise, travel and gift certificates to participating restaurants and merchants. There is no annual fee for the ScoreCard® Bonus Points Program. In addition, the card offers a low introductory rate on balance transfers submitted during the first three months for the first six months of membership. Aside from the rewards program, cardholders can expect common benefits, such as up to $1,000,000 in travel accident insurance, lost and stolen card reporting, and various online account services. Therefore, those who qualify for the lowest rate offered, do not want to pay an annual fee, and plan to take advantage of the rewards program will benefit most from what the IberiaBank Visa® Platinum Rewards Card has to offer.

The IberiaBank Visa® Gold Cash Back Rewards Card, issued by IberiaBank, is designed for those with good credit who would like to take advantage of the cash rewards program. Through the rewards program, cardholders earn a 1% cash back credit on all qualifying purchases. There is no limit to the amount of rebates cardholders may earn, and rebates do not expire for the life of the account. The card has no annual fee and the interest rate for purchases is reasonably low for a rewards card (for those who qualify). Plus, the card offers a low introductory rate on balance transfers submitted during the first three months for the first six months of membership. In addition to the cash rebate, cardholders have access to common gold benefits, such as up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance, lost and stolen card reporting, and various online account services. Therefore, those who qualify for the lowest rate offered, do not want to pay an annual fee, and plan to take advantage of the cash rebate program will benefit most from what the IberiaBank Visa® Gold Cash Back Rewards Card has to offer.

The IberiaBank Visa® Select Card, issued by IberiaBank, is designed for those with excellent credit who may occasionally carry a balance. This credit card has an introductory fixed rate on purchases and balance transfers of 8.75% APR for the first 12 billing cycles. After the introductory period, the card offers a low ongoing variable APR. There is no transaction fee for balance transfers. The IberiaBank Visa® Select Card is designed for individuals with excellent credit. Applicants are required to be employed by their current employer for a minimum of six months. Proof of income is also required from both the applicant and co-applicant in order to complete the application. Although the IberiaBank Visa® Select Card does not offer a rewards program, it does offer access to common services and benefits, including online access to credit card information. Therefore, those with excellent credit who are looking for an average credit card, plan to occasionally carry a balance, and do not care for any extraordinary benefits or discounts will benefit most from what the IberiaBank Visa® Select Card has to offer.

The AccountNow® Prepaid Visa®, issued by MetaBank, is a stored value card designed for those who may have difficulty in obtaining a standard unsecured credit card. Although the card does not require a banking account to be opened, it does require payments in advance, which are then used to offset future purchases made with the card. Advance payments can be funded directly from the cardholder's paycheck and automatically loaded to the card every pay period. The card can also be loaded by wiring money from an established bank account or through MoneyGram® ExpressPayment®. It is important to note that there are some fees associated with this card that include an account set up fee of $9.95 (waived with direct deposit loads) and a monthly participation fee of $9.95, which amounts to $119.40 annually. There is no additional charge for U.S. purchases. So, in the first year alone, a cardholder can expect to pay a minimum total of $129.35 in fees. It is common for stored value cards to lack benefits; however, this card does offer a free bill pay service (for the first seven transactions each month) and access to a free credit builder service, which reports bill payment information to a national credit reporting agency. Therefore, those who are looking for a stored value card with flexibility to pay in advance for purchases, do not mind paying upfront fees, and would like the opportunity to participate in the credit builder service will find the AccountNow® Prepaid Visa® to be a beneficial option. This card offers cardholders their choice of two unique plans, which differ in terms of the fees and the services that are offered, so cardholders should review the terms and conditions before applying to see which plan will fit their needs the most (the current card review reflects the premium plan). *AccountNow Prepaid Visa is issued by MetaBank. Funds are insured up to $100,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If you sign up for Credit Builder, your bill pay transactions will be reported to PRBC®.

The READYdebit® Card from MetaBank is the perfect way for people who don’t have a checking account to obtain and use a debit card for all of their purchases - whether plastic is required or not. With this prepaid card, cardholders simply load the READYdebit® Card with cash and use it as they would a credit card. Paychecks can even be directly deposited into a READYdebit® account to get easy access to funds without waiting in line at the bank and to avoid paying high check cashing fees. The READYdebit® Card offers two options, depending on the cardholder's needs. The Basic plan is $4.95 a month, while the Select plan is $8.95 a month and comes with lots of extras like free online bill pay*. Select plan cardholders are also cut a break on other fees such as ATM withdrawal fees, balance inquiry fees, and fees for PIN transactions. The best thing about the READYdebit® Card is the freebies. Unlike other prepaid cards, cardholders are not charged card loading fees or negative balance fees - something banks would charge a pretty penny for. The best part is that the READYdebit® Card works just like a credit card and can be used to book hotel or car reservations or to make purchases online - something that just can't be done without a credit card. Plus, your funds on the READYdebit® Card are protected by Visa®'s Zero Liability™ policy, which protects cardholders from unauthorized transactions. Funds can be loaded onto the READYdebit® via direct deposit, or at participating retail stores including Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, RadioShack, and wherever the Visa® ReadLink symbol is displayed.

The Ultra VX Visa® Card, issued by New Millennium Bank, is a stored value card designed for those who are looking for an above average secured card that also offers a reward program. Most often, secured credit cards do not have any additional perks or benefits; however, this card does provide a rewards program. Cardholders receive one point per dollar spent on purchases. Points can be redeemed for travel rewards with Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Marriott, and more. Although there is no annual fee, there is an account set up fee of $29.95. There is also a monthly participation fee of $6.95 that amounts to $83.40 annually. In total, cardholders can expect to pay $113.35 in fees during their first year. The most unique feature of the card is the Credit-On-Demand™ option. Credit-On-Demand™ allows cardholders to increase their credit limit up to $25,000. Through the Credit-On-Demand™ feature cardholders are able to determine their credit limit by the amount of funds that are deposited into the cash balance of the account. Funds deposited into the cash balance of the cardholder account can be moved to the secured balance by making a purchase or moving the money to the secured balance. Advance payments can also be funded directly from the cardholder's paycheck or cardholders can load the card in person at 100,000 retail transfers. Therefore, those who are looking for an above average secured card that also offers a reward program and would like a card with limited fees may find the Ultra VX Visa® Card to be a beneficial option.

The First Option Visa® Card, issued by New Millennium Bank, is a secured card designed for people who have no credit history or who have had problems with credit in the past. This secured card establishes an interest yielding collateral savings account on behalf of the cardholder. Each deposit is funded by the cardholder and is applied to the credit limit, which can be as much as $5,000. Currently, the savings account earns an APR of 3% (6% for the first three months, 2% for the next nine months). Because the savings account serves as collateral for the secured card, cardholders will not be able to withdraw money from the account. The card has a fixed APR for both purchases and cash advances. The interest rate is considered high, even for a secured card. There is a $59 annual fee, in addition to an initial $99.95 processing fee that will be drafted once the cardholders identification is verified. There are no monthly activity fees for this card. If you are not approved for this card, the processing fee will be refunded. The First Option Visa® Card is a great option for people who need to establish credit history with the three major credit bureaus and who want to earn a generous interest rate on their deposits while doing so.

The Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card, issued by Public Savings Bank, is ideal for those who are trying to improve their credit. This is because Public Savings Bank reports card activity to all three major credit bureaus every month. Because the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card is a secured credit card, all applications are accepted, regardless of past credit history, or a lack of credit history. A secured credit card is one that is secured with a deposit. The amount of the deposit then becomes the cardholder's credit limit. The minimum deposit for this card is $300, the maximum is $10,000. The interest rate for the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card is reasonably low, and the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card has no annual fee. The application fee is $79. Applicants who are interested in improving their credit by using a low interest secured credit card will be best served by what the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card has to offer.

The Wired Plastic™ Prepaid Visa® Card, issued by The Bancorp Bank, is a stored value card designed for those who may have difficulty in obtaining an unsecured credit card. Although the card does not require a security deposit, it does require payments in advance, which are then used to offset future purchases made with the card. There is no interest applied on the account, no annual fee, and none of the other charges similarly found with most unsecured credit cards. There are also fewer credentials required in comparison to common unsecured credit cards, such as a no credit check policy, no employment verification, and so forth. Nevertheless, it is important to note that there are some fees associated with this card, such as a one-time application fee of $9.95, a monthly maintenance fee of $3.95 ($47.40 annually), and a minimum initial load amount of $10. So in the first year alone, a cardholder can expect to pay a total of $57.35 in fees. This is very reasonable for this type of card. It is common for stored value cards to lack benefits; however, this card does offer automatic bill payment, direct deposit, and access to a unique reward program. Through the Wired Points Rewards program, one point is earned for each dollar spent on purchases made with the card. Points do not expire and there is no limit to the number of points that may be earned per year. Points can be redeemed for long distance calling cards, music downloads, a variety of ring tones, and prepaid wireless airtime at participating partners. Therefore, those who are looking for a stored value card to pay in advance for purchases, do not mind paying upfront fees, and will take advantage of the reward program may find the Wired Plastic™ Prepaid Visa® Card to be a beneficial option.

The Vision Premier(SM) Prepaid Visa® Card is ideal for people who are finding it difficult to obtain a secured or unsecured credit card or who are in need of another option when making purchases. Based on an identification check, applicants can be issued a personalized card. Also, cardholders will have access to a rewards program where they earn rewards at the rate of one point per dollar spent. Points are redeemable for wireless airtime minutes; 200 points = 1 minute of prepaid wireless airtime. As with any prepaid credit card, this one is not without its fees and regulations. To participate, you must pay a weekly fee of up to $0.95 unless you are on direct deposit and the weekly fee is automatically waived, and a one-time activation fee of $9.95 which can be rebated when you sign-up for direct deposit. Additionally, you'll be charged $1.95 for withdrawing cash from ATMs and $0.95 for making purchases using your PIN. Total fees can amount to at least $101.35 your first year. To keep using your prepaid card, you have to keep loading it. Reloads are free using direct deposit or can cost you up to $5 at retail locations. The good news is that Bancorp Bank offers more than 100,000 retail locations where the Vision Premier(SM) Prepaid Visa Card can be reloaded, including Western Union®, PayXone™, ACE Cash Express and MoneyGram®. With the Vision Premier(SM) Prepaid Visa®, cardholders will have access to card benefits that include the added protection of the Visa® Zero Liability policy which makes using the card safer than carrying cash. Cardholders will also have the convenience of online shopping, online bill pay, and around the clock access to millions of ATMs to get cash whenever it's needed. *See terms and conditions for complete details.