Credit Cards from Alternative Banks in the United States

Other than major national banks that issue credit cards, there are also many mid-sized regional banks issuing credit cards. Their credit cards usually target a special group of consumers. Some of the cards have industry-leading low interest. Some of the cards are designed for people with poor or bad credit history to repair credit rating and improve credit scores.


Credit Cards	Purchase APR	Transfer Info	Annual Fee	Credit Level
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First Tech Odyssey Rewards™ World Elite Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	As low as 12.24% APR	As low as 12.24% APR $0 at the Transfer APR	$0 intro annual fee first year, then $75 thereafter	Excellent, GoodApply Now View Card Details
Get 30,000 bonus reward points when you spend at least $3,000 in your first 90 days¹. That's $300 in value! Earn 3x rewards points on travel and hotels. Earn 2x rewards points on dining, including takeout and delivery. Earn 1 reward points on every other dollar spent. $0 intro annual fee your first year, then $75 thereafter. Access exclusive travel benefits, including concierge, travel assistance services, roadside assistance, and more. Exclusive World Elite Mastercard offers: Enjoy exclusive discounts from Doordash, Hello Fresh, Lyft, Fandango, and more. Purchase Assurance, which covers purchases for 90 days against loss or theft. Identity theft protection Priceless Golf^® Concierge Service and access to more than 1,000 private country clubs across the country.
Choice Rewards World Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	13.50% - 18.00% Variable APR	13.50% - 18.00% Variable APR $0 at the Transfer APR	$0	Excellent, GoodApply Now View Card Details
Earn 20,000 bonus Rewards Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 60 days Earn 2 Rewards Points for every $1 spent on groceries, gas, electronics, medical, household goods and telecommunications and 1 Reward Point for every $1 spent on all other purchases Redeem Reward Points for travel, merchandise, events, experiences, gift cards and cash No points maximum and your points never expire Appreciate a high value card with low rates and no annual fee
Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.99% - 29.99% APR	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.
Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.99% - 29.99% APR	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.
OpenSky^® Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	24.89% (Variable) APR	N/A	$35	No Credit, Poor, FairApply Now View Card Details
*New feature! Earn up to 10% cash back on everyday purchases** No credit check to apply. 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 Get free monthly access to your FICO score in our mobile application 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 Fund your card with a low $200 refundable security deposit to get a $200 credit line Apply in less than 5 minutes with our mobile first application Choose the due date that fits your schedule with flexible payment dates Fund your security deposit over 60 days with the option to make partial payments Over 1.4 Million Cardholders Have Used OpenSky Secured Credit Card To Improve Their Credit *See Rewards Terms and Conditions for more information
First Progress Platinum Select Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	18.49% (V) APR	N/A	$39	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Get a First Progress Select Card and Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards! Secure your credit line with your refundable security deposit - choose from $200- $2,000 - with the ability to increase up to $5,000 over time! Choose the First Progress Select Card for a lower annual fee! All credit types welcome to apply! Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.† †Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.
First Progress Platinum Prestige Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.49% (V) APR	N/A	$49	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards with First Progress Prestige! Apply now and fund your security deposit over 90 days with the option to make partial payments. You Can't Rebuild credit with a Debit Card. Try First Progress Today! † Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.† All credit types welcome to apply! †Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.
Revenued Business Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	$0	Bad, GoodApply Now View Card Details
No annual fee and no draw fee Includes flex line, similar to a line of credit and only pay for what you use Access cash on demand with funds deposited straight into your bank account Fast and easy application process - apply online and receive a funding decision in as little as an hour Approvals based on your business revenue and not personal credit As your revenue increases, spending limits also increase Access to business credit tools - Revenued reports to D&B to help build your business credit Access to a dedicated U.S-based account manager to help you make the most of being a Revenued card holder Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with 600+ reviews
Net First Platinum Hide Benefits Show Benefits	0% APR	N/A	See website for Details*	Damaged Credit To Fair CreditApply Now View Card Details
No Employment or Credit Check Bad Credit, No Credit - OK Always 0.0% APR Fast Online Applications
OpenSky^® Plus Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	29.24% (Variable) APR	N/A	$0	No Credit, Poor, FairApply Now View Card Details
*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 *See Rewards Terms and Conditions for more information
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
Walmart MoneyCard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	$0 with eligible direct deposit	N/AApply Now View Card Details
Waive your monthly fee when you direct deposit $500+ in previous monthly period. Otherwise, $5.94 a month.* Earn 3% cash back at Walmart.com, 2% cash back at Walmart fuel stations, & 1% cash back at Walmart stores, up to $75 each year.* Earn 2% interest rate on up to $1,000 balance in your savings account. Plus, get chances to win cash prizes each month!* Get peace of mind with three coverage levels, up to $200, for purchase transactions with opt-in & eligible direct deposit.* Please see site for full terms and conditions.
Surge^® Platinum Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.90% Fixed	N/A	$75 - $125	See Website For Details*Apply Now View Card Details
Up to $1,000 Initial Credit Limit See if you Pre-Qualify with No Impact to your Credit Score Less than perfect credit? We understand. The Surge Mastercard is ideal for people looking to rebuild their credit. Unsecured credit card requires No Security Deposit Perfect card for everyday purchases and unexpected expenses Monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus Access to your Vantage 3.0 Score from Experian (when you sign up for e-statements) Use your card everywhere Mastercard is accepted at millions of locations Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized purchases (subject to Mastercard guidelines)
FIT™ Platinum Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.90% Fixed APR	N/A	See terms	Fair / Poor / BadApply Now View Card Details
$400 Initial Credit Limit Less than perfect credit? We understand. The FIT Mastercard is ideal for people looking to rebuild their credit. Unsecured credit card requires No Security Deposit Perfect card for everyday purchases and unexpected expenses Monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus Access to your Vantage 3.0 Score from Experian (when you sign up for e-statements) Use your card everywhere Mastercard is accepted at millions of locations Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized purchases (subject to Mastercard guidelines)
Reflex^® Platinum Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.90% Fixed APR	N/A	$75 - $125	Fair / Poor / Bad / LimitedApply Now View Card Details
Up to $1,000 Initial Credit Limit See if you Pre-Qualify with No Impact to your Credit Score Less than perfect credit? We understand. The Reflex Mastercard is ideal for people looking to rebuild their credit. Unsecured credit card requires No Security Deposit Perfect card for everyday purchases and unexpected expenses Monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus Access to your Vantage 3.0 Score from Experian (when you sign up for e-statements) Use your card everywhere Mastercard is accepted at millions of locations Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized purchases (subject to Mastercard guidelines)
Destiny Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.9% APR	N/A	$175 the first year; $49 thereafter	Poor To GoodApply Now View Card Details
All the benefits of a Mastercard, without a security deposit 24/7 access to your account, even on mobile! Reports to all three major credit bureaus Less than perfect credit is okay, even with a prior bankruptcy!
Total Visa^® Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.99%* APR rates & fees	N/A	See Terms*	Fair / BadApply Now View Card Details
Earn 1% cash back rewards on payments made to your Total Credit Card Checking Account Required $300 credit limit (subject to available credit) No security deposit, simply pay a one-time $95 program fee to open your account.* User friendly Mobile App. *See Rates, Fees, Costs & Limitations for complete offer details See Total Card Visa Rewards Programs Terms & Conditions for details
Merrick Bank Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	22.95% Variable APR	N/A	$36 for first year. Billed $3 per month thereafter	See Website For Details*Apply Now View Card Details
Choose your own credit line based on how much money you want to put down as a security deposit. Initial deposits can be from $200 to $3,000. You can increase your credit line at any time by adding additional money to your security deposit, up to $3,000. After 9 months, we review your account for a credit line increase. No additional deposit required! Secured Credit Cards are great for people looking to build or rebuild credit and are available to people with all kinds of credit backgrounds. Unlike a debit card or a pre-paid card, it helps build your credit history. We report your payment history to all three major credit-reporting agencies. Get your FICO^® Credit Score for free each month. Fraud coverage if your card is lost or stolen. Access your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help staying on track with available Auto Pay and account alerts. Card issued by Merrick Bank, Member FDIC.
Freedom Gold Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	0% APR	0% APR	See website for Details*	Damage Credit To Fair CreditApply Now View Card Details
$750 Unsecured Credit Limit (Usable only at TheHorizonOutlet.com) Instant Approval* No Credit Check No Employment Check Fast online application Bad Credit - OK
Group One Platinum Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	0% APR	N/A	See website for Details*	Damaged / FairApply Now View Card Details
No Employment or Credit Check Bad Credit, No Credit? No Problem! Fast and Easy Application
First Latitude Assent Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	28.49% (V) APR	N/A	$0	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Choose the First Latitude Assent Card and enjoy $0 Annual Fee! Secure your credit line with your refundable security deposit - choose from $200- $2,000. With the ability to increase up to $5,000 over time! Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards on payments made to your First Latitude Secured credit card account. Designed to push you forward on your credit building journey with $0 Annual Fee. Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.† All credit types welcome to apply! †Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score. *See Important Disclosures for complete offer details
First Latitude Elite Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	24.49% (V) APR	N/A	$29.00	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Choose our First Latitude Elite Card for a lower annual APR! Apply now and fund your security deposit over 90 days with the option to make partial payments. Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards on payments made to your First Latitude Secured credit card account. Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.† No minimum credit score required for approval! Secure your credit line with a refundable security deposit - as low as $200 to get started! †Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score. *See Important Disclosures for complete offer details
GO2bank Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month	All Credit Types ConsideredApply Now View Card Details
Overdraft protection up to $200 with opt-in and eligible direct deposit* No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month Earn up to 7% cash back when you buy eGift Cards in the app Get your pay up to 2 days early - Get your government benefits up to 4 days early.* High-yield savings account, 4.50% APY paid quarterly on savings up to $5,000.* Disclaimer: *Terms and conditions apply. Cards issued by GO2bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Overdraft fees may apply. Click Apply Now to learn more.
Platinum Secured Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.25 to 18.00% Variable APR	14.25 to 18.00% Variable APR	$0	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Score great rewards and build credit with a refundable security deposit Earn 1 rewards point for every dollar spent on your everyday purchases. There's no maximum and your points never expire. Use your points for Travel, Merchandise, Gift cards and more No annual fee, balance transfer, cash advance or foreign transaction fee Rates from 14.25 to 18.00% APR, not to exceed 18.00%
Indigo^® Mastercard^® for Less than Perfect Credit Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.9% APR	N/A	$175 - $199	Bad / Poor / FairApply Now View Card Details
Now with higher credit limits Increase your access to available credit Higher limit than before, still no security deposit required! Greater access to credit than before Less than perfect credit is okay Mobile account access at any time Account history is reported to the three major credit bureaus in the U.S.
Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	None	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
To apply for Credit Builder, you must have an active Chime^® Checking Account. The qualifying direct deposit must be from your employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, or benefits payer by Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposit OR Original Credit Transaction (OCT). The Chime Credit Builder Card is a secured credit card that can help consumers build credit history. It has no interest, no annual fees, no credit check to apply, and no minimum security deposit required* Help build your credit history with your own money. The money you move into the Credit Builder secured account is the amount you can spend on your card (no minimum deposit required). Turn on Safer Credit Building and have your monthly balance automatically paid on time. Chime will report your activities to Transunion^®. Experian^®. and Equifax^®. Use your secured Credit Builder card everywhere VISA is accepted, including on everyday purchases, such as gas and groceries. No Interest: Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and OTC advance fees may apply. View The Bancorp agreement or Stride agreement for details; see back of card for issuer. No Minimum Security Deposit: Money added to Credit Builder will be held in a secured account as collateral for your Credit Builder Visa card, which means you can spend up to this amount on your card. This is money you can use to pay off your charges at the end of every month. The secured Chime Credit Builder Visa^® Credit Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa credit cards are accepted. Please see the back of your card for its issuing bank. *Safer Credit Building - On-time payment history may have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score. Chime will report your activities to Transunion^®, Experian^®, and Equifax^®. Impact on your credit may vary, as Credit scores are independently determined by credit bureaus based on a number of factors including the financial decisions you make with other financial services organizations. Introducing Credit Builder (effective 10/28/24, members can apply for Credit Builder without $200+ direct deposit requirement): To apply for Credit Builder, you must have an active Chime® Checking Account.
OpenSky Launch Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	29.24% (Variable) APR	N/A	$24 during the first year, paid in installments of $2 per month. $36 after the first year, paid in installments of $3 per month.	No Credit, Poor, FairApply Now View Card Details
Excellent option for a low fully refundable security deposit, get started with just $100 Earn up to 10% cash back on everyday purchases Minimum payment as low as $10 Annual fee billed in monthly installments of $2 per month in year 1 and $3 per month thereafter 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 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
Prosper^® Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	23.49% - 34.99% Variable APR rates & fees	N/A	$39 (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 $39, 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
Self - Credit Builder Account + Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A		None / PoorApply Now View Card Details
If you have an active Credit Builder Account, $100 or more in savings progress and satisfying income requirements you may be eligible to receive the Self Secured Visa Credit Card, without a hard credit check. Criteria subject to change. Build credit and savings at the same time. Start with a Credit Builder Account that reports monthly payments to all 3 major credit bureaus. At the end of your plan, unlock the savings you built - minus interest and fees. The Self Visa^® Secured Credit Card* is accepted at millions of locations in the U.S. Credit Builder Accounts & Certificates of Deposit made/held by Lead Bank, Sunrise Banks, N.A., First Century Bank, N.A., each Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. The secured Self Visa(r) Credit Card is issued by Lead Bank or First Century Bank, N.A., each Member FDIC. See Self.inc for details. Subject to ID Verification. Individual borrowers must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and at least 18 years old. Valid bank account and Social Security Number are required. All loans are subject to consumer report review and approval. The secured Self Visa(r) Credit Card requires an active Self Credit Builder Account and qualification based on other eligibility criteria including income & expense requirements. Criteria subject to change.

First Tech Odyssey Rewards™ World Elite Mastercard®

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Get 30,000 bonus reward points when you spend at least $3,000 in your first 90 days¹. That's $300 in value!
Earn 3x rewards points on travel and hotels.