Credit Cards for People with Fair Credit or No Credit

A person with a fair or average credit rating may have not enough record of active credit on their credit report. This is common for students, new immigrants, or people who have defaulted on a loan before. Some entry-level credit cards are designed for people with limited or no credit to help them build credit history. If you are a college student, you may also want to check our student credit cards. If you have already damaged your credit and are eager to rebuild it, you can start with credit cards for people with bad credit.


Credit Cards	Purchase APR	Transfer Info	Annual Fee	Credit Level
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Prosper^® Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	23.24% - 34.74% Variable APR rates & fees	N/A	$59 (waived for the first year if you sign up for autopay before your first statement)	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
No annual fee for the first year with AutoPay. The annual fee for this credit card is $59, which will be waived for your first year if you are approved and sign up for AutoPay before we issue your first statement. No security deposit required We don't charge fees for ATM cash withdrawals. Third party fees may apply. Initial credit limit up to $3,000 We regularly report on your credit card performance to help you establish credit history Zero fraud liability (which offers protection against unauthorized purchases) While you wait for your Prosper Card to ship, use a portion of your credit line instantly through Digital Wallet, MyProsperCard App, or Prosper.com Choose a monthly payment date that works for you Free mobile app-MyProsperCard Issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC pursuant to a license by Mastercard^® International
Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.99% - 29.99% APR rates & fees	N/A	$0	Excellent, Good, Fair, AverageApply Now View Card Details
$200 bonus after opening a Rewards Checking Plus account and making 3 debit card transactions* 1.5% unlimited cash back on every purchase No annual fee See if you qualify in seconds with no impact to your credit score Combine the flexibility of a card with the predictability of a personal loan Enjoy Visa Signature benefits, like Roadside Dispatch, Price Protection, Extended Warranty Protection, and more Up to 10% cash back from your favorite brands with Upgrade Shopping Contactless payments with Apple Pay^® and Google Wallet™ Mobile app to access your account anytime, anywhere Use your card anywhere Visa is accepted Relax knowing that you are protected in case of unauthorized transactions with Visa's Zero Liability Policy Disclaimer: *To qualify for the welcome bonus, you must open and fund a new Rewards Checking Plus account through Upgrade and make 3 qualifying debit card transactions from your Rewards Checking Plus account within 60 days of the date the Rewards Checking Plus account is opened. If you have previously opened a checking account through Upgrade or do not open a Rewards Checking Plus account as part of this application process, you are not eligible for this welcome bonus offer. Your Upgrade Card and Rewards Checking Plus account must be open and in good standing to receive a bonus. To qualify, debit card transactions must have settled and exclude ATM transactions. Please refer to the applicable Upgrade Visa® Debit Card Agreement and Disclosures for more information. Welcome bonus offers cannot be combined, substituted, or applied retroactively. The bonus will be applied to your Rewards Checking Plus account as a one-time payout credit within 60 days after meeting the conditions. This one-time bonus is available through this Upgrade Card offer and may not be available for other Upgrade Card offers.
Milestone^® Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	See terms	N/A	See terms	Fair / GoodApply Now View Card Details
Greater access to credit than before - $700 credit limit Get a Mastercard accepted online, in store and in app Account history is reported to the three major credit bureaus in the U.S. $0 liability* for unauthorized use Access your account online or from your mobile device 24/7 Fraud protection provided by Mastercard Zero Liability Protection. If approved, you'll receive the Mastercard Guide to Benefits that details the complete terms with your card. Dependent on credit worthiness
Upgrade Life Rewards Visa^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.99% - 29.99% APR rates & fees	N/A	$0	Excellent, Good, Fair, AverageApply Now View Card Details
$200 bonus after opening a Rewards Checking Plus account and making 3 debit card transactions* 3% unlimited cash back on Gas, Groceries, Health, Streaming, and Utilities and unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases No annual fee Pay no interest when you pay your full balance early Enjoy Visa Signature benefits, like Roadside Dispatch, Price Protection, Extended Warranty and more Up to 10% cash back from your favorite brands with Upgrade Shopping** No touch payments with contactless technology built in See if you qualify in seconds with no impact to your credit score Great for everyday expenses and large purchases with predictable payments you can budget for Mobile app to access your account anytime, anywhere Use your card anywhere Visa is accepted Relax knowing that you are protected in case of unauthorized transactions with Visa's Zero Liability Policy Disclaimer: *To qualify for the welcome bonus, you must open and fund a new Rewards Checking Plus account through Upgrade and make 3 qualifying debit card transactions from your Rewards Checking Plus account within 60 days of the date the Rewards Checking Plus account is opened. If you have previously opened a checking account through Upgrade or do not open a Rewards Checking Plus account as part of this application process, you are not eligible for this welcome bonus offer. Your Upgrade Card and Rewards Checking Plus account must be open and in good standing to receive a bonus. To qualify, debit card transactions must have settled and exclude ATM transactions. Please refer to the applicable Upgrade Visa® Debit Card Agreement and Disclosures for more information. Welcome bonus offers cannot be combined, substituted, or applied retroactively. The bonus will be applied to your Rewards Checking Plus account as a one-time payout credit within 60 days after meeting the conditions. This one-time bonus is available through this Upgrade Card offer and may not be available for other Upgrade Card offers.
Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.99% - 29.99% APR rates & fees	N/A	$0	(620+) Excellent, Good, Fair, AverageApply Now View Card Details
$200 bonus after opening a Rewards Checking Plus account and making 3 debit card transactions* 3% unlimited cash back on every purchase in Home, Health, and Auto categories No annual fee Enjoy Visa Signature benefits, like Roadside Dispatch, Price Protection, Extended Warranty and more Up to 10% cash back from your favorite brands with Upgrade Shopping No touch payments with contactless technology built in See if you qualify in seconds with no impact to your credit score Great for large purchases with predictable payments you can budget for Mobile app to access your account anytime, anywhere Use your card anywhere Visa is accepted Relax knowing that you are protected in case of unauthorized transactions with Visa's Zero Liability Policy Disclaimer: *To qualify for the welcome bonus, you must open and fund a new Rewards Checking Plus account through Upgrade and make 3 qualifying debit card transactions from your Rewards Checking Plus account within 60 days of the date the Rewards Checking Plus account is opened. If you have previously opened a checking account through Upgrade or do not open a Rewards Checking Plus account as part of this application process, you are not eligible for this welcome bonus offer. Your Upgrade Card and Rewards Checking Plus account must be open and in good standing to receive a bonus. To qualify, debit card transactions must have settled and exclude ATM transactions. Please refer to the applicable Upgrade Visa® Debit Card Agreement and Disclosures for more information. Welcome bonus offers cannot be combined, substituted, or applied retroactively. The bonus will be applied to your Rewards Checking Plus account as a one-time payout credit within 60 days after meeting the conditions. This one-time bonus is available through this Upgrade Card offer and may not be available for other Upgrade Card offers.

Prosper® Card

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Rates & Fees

No annual fee for the first year with AutoPay. The annual fee for this credit card is $59, which will be waived for your first year if you are approved and sign up for AutoPay before we issue your first statement.
No security deposit required

Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa®

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Rates & Fees

$200 bonus after opening a Rewards Checking Plus account and making 3 debit card transactions*
1.5% unlimited cash back on every purchase

Milestone® Mastercard®

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Greater access to credit than before - $700 credit limit
Get a Mastercard accepted online, in store and in app

Upgrade Life Rewards Visa®

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Rates & Fees

$200 bonus after opening a Rewards Checking Plus account and making 3 debit card transactions*
3% unlimited cash back on Gas, Groceries, Health, Streaming, and Utilities and unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases

Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa®

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Rates & Fees

$200 bonus after opening a Rewards Checking Plus account and making 3 debit card transactions*
3% unlimited cash back on every purchase in Home, Health, and Auto categories