Top-Rated Credit Cards

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• Rewards Rate 1 : Up to 3% Cash Back Rewards; 3% Cash Back Reward on Gas, Groceries and Utility Bill Payments. 1% Cash Back Reward on all other eligible purchases.
• Credit Line : Up to $1,000 credit limit subject to credit approval
• Regular APR : 29.99% or 36% Fixed
• Annual Fee : As low as $85
• Credit Recommended : Fair/Poor
• Card Brand : Visa®
• Foreign Trans Fee : 3% of each transaction amount in U.S. dollars
• Cash Advance Fee : Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
• Balance Transfer Fee : 3% of the amount of each transfer
• Issuer: WebBank

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• 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.
• ¹ 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.
• ^* Based on a representative study conducted by Experian®, members who made their first purchase with Credit Builder between June 2022 and October 2022 observed an average FICO® Score 8 increase of 30 points after approximately 8 months. On-time payment history can have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score.
• ² Credit score calculated based on FICO® Score 8 model. Your lender or insurer may use a different FICO® Score than FICO® Score 8, or another type of credit score altogether. Learn More
• ³ 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.

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• Overdraft Protection: up to $200 with opt-in and eligible direct deposits
• Activation Fee: $0
• Monthly Fee: No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month
• Direct Deposit Fee: $0
• ATM Fee: $0 In-network withdrawal & balance inquiry, $3 Out-of-network withdrawal, $0.50 Out-of-network balance inquiry.
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Considered
• Reports to Consumer Reporting Agencies: See more on Go2bank site
• Number of Bureaus: 3

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• Regular APR: See terms
• Annual Fee: See terms
• Credit Recommended: Poor to Good
• Brand Name: Mastercard
• Credit Limit: $700
• Cash Advance Fee: See terms
• Foreign Trans Fee: 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars

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• Regular APR: 16% Variable
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Accepted
• Card Brand: Mastercard®
• Monthly Fee: $3/month; $1/month for the 1st year
• Late Payment Fee: $10
• Return Payment Fee: None

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Sign up for Kikoff Credit Service.

Apply in minutes with no credit pull. Purchase the Kikoff Credit Service for $5/month[1]. This account is designed to build long-term credit and give you a low utilization rate.

Make your first payment.

Your payment goes toward your Credit Account balance and payment history gets reported to the credit bureaus. This account stays open as long as your Kikoff account is active.

Open your Credit Builder Loan.

After your first payment, you’ll unlock access to the 0% interest and $0 fees Credit Builder Loan. Pay 12 installments of $10/month, after which we will return your $120 back to you.

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• Credit Check: No
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Considered
• Reports to Consumer Reporting Agencies: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax
• Coverage: Excludes: WI, VT

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Why Ava, you ask?

Quick Results: 74% of our members saw an improvement in their credit score within the first two weeks of joining Ava. Stick to those on-time payments, and you might just get a 40+ point boost in three months!

Easy Setup: You’ll be up and running in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee – less than 5 minutes!.

Transparent Pricing: Starting at just $6/month for the annual plan, Ava offers a simple, affordable route to better credit history.

Included in our simple pricing are:

CREDIT BUILDER CARD:

Ava’s Credit Builder Card allows you to pay for over 60 online subscriptions and bills like Netflix and Verizon, while also lowering your credit utilization. NO CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED, and approval is guaranteed when you connect a valid bank account and pass identity checks.

We help you keep a low card utilization with a spend limit to positively impact your score. When you make on-time payments we report your positive behavior to all three credit bureaus within 48 hours.

SECURED CREDIT BUILDING ACCOUNT:

The Ava Save & Build secured loan helps you save money AND improve your credit history at the same time. Add an additional credit line to your report and increase the frequency of on-time payments. Start by putting away at least $25/month and you get ALL the money you saved after 12 – 24 months of on time payments. Absolutely NO interest or added fees. You keep every dollar you save towards the secured loan!

MONTHLY FREE CREDIT REPORT

Stay on top of your credit score with free credit reports in the app. Discover insights and suggestions in your report that make it easy to understand credit factors, like credit utilization and percentage of on-time payments.

DEDICATED CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Require assistance or have inquiries? Our dedicated support team is here to help. Contact us at support@meetava.com.

Ava makes credit building easy. What you see is what you get – no hidden fees, zero interest, and a promise that we’ve got your back. We make sure we win only when you win. A better credit score, peace of mind and thousands in savings are just a few taps away.

Ava is not a bank, Ava is a technology company that partners with banking services provided by Evolve Bank & Trust, member FDIC to provide the Secured Loan Account. The Ava Credit Builder Mastercard® is issued by Patriot Bank, N.A., member FDIC pursuant to a license from Mastercard international Incorporated

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Sign up for Kikoff Credit Service.

Apply in minutes with no credit pull. Purchase the Kikoff Credit Service for $5/month[1]. This account is designed to build long-term credit and give you a low utilization rate.

Make your first payment.

Your payment goes toward your Credit Account balance and payment history gets reported to the credit bureaus. This account stays open as long as your Kikoff account is active.

Open your Credit Builder Loan.

After your first payment, you’ll unlock access to the 0% interest and $0 fees Credit Builder Loan. Pay 12 installments of $10/month, after which we will return your $120 back to you.