{"id":22407,"date":"2025-12-02T20:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22407"},"modified":"2025-12-02T20:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:59:14","slug":"credit-cards-for-a-500-credit-score-or-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22407","title":{"rendered":"Credit Cards For A 500 Credit Score (Or Less)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>Having a credit score of 500 or less does limit your options when it comes to credit cards, but it doesn\u2019t fully exclude you from qualifying for a good one. Several credit cards designed for credit scores in this range or lower offer credit-building tools to help you build your score; some even offer rewards. The cards featured here could get you on the right track to earn a better score and better cards.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"top-cards-for-a-credit-score-of-500-or-lower\" data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Top cards for a credit score of 500 or lower\" data-outcome=\"\"><strong>Top cards for a credit score of 500 or lower<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-bankrates-view', 'heading-bankrates-view']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Bankrate\u2019s view<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>The <span data-capi-name=\"221011856\">Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card<\/span> is a great starter credit card for people who want to access credit with a low security deposit. If you have bad credit or no credit, it\u2019s a great choice because you may be eligible for a $49 security deposit ($99 or $200 minimum deposit possible, depending on your credit score), which is much lower than the deposit required on other cards designed for a credit score lower than 500.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s potential for a low security deposit if you qualify.<\/li>\n<li>You could be eligible to upgrade after six months.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>The high APR on any balance you carry could get expensive quickly.<\/li>\n<li>This card has no rewards program.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-bankrates-view', 'heading-bankrates-view']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Bankrate\u2019s view<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>The <span data-capi-name=\"6743\">Discover it\u00ae Secured Credit Card<\/span> is perhaps the best card on this list for anyone who can afford a $200 security deposit because it also earns rewards and a welcome offer. You\u2019ll rarely find a card in this credit score range that earns cash back for your purchases or carries a welcome offer, so it\u2019s worth jumping at what this card offers if you have the money to deposit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>This card has a rewards program, a rare feature for a secured card.<\/li>\n<li>Automatic reviews start at seven months to potentially upgrade to an unsecured line of credit and earn your deposit back.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Merchants may not accept Discover cards as often as other card networks like Visa and Mastercard.<\/li>\n<li>The required minimum security deposit is high.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-bankrates-view', 'heading-bankrates-view']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Bankrate\u2019s view<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p><span data-capi-name=\"7447\">The secured Self Visa\u00ae Credit Card<sup>1<\/sup><\/span> is a unique card in the bad credit space. Not only does it come without an interest rate, it now only requires a minimum deposit of $100.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer not to put down $100 to open the card, you can use a Self Credit Builder Account to eventually fund the security deposit. That account is similar to a credit-builder loan, which gives the cardholder both a credit card and a loan under their name. While this can be daunting, it\u2019s a low-risk way to build credit faster than a more traditional credit card.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>You can qualify without a security deposit or hard credit inquiry.<\/li>\n<li>The issuer reports loan and card payments to all three credit bureaus, improving your credit mix.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>The credit mix can be difficult for people to balance if they\u2019re a less-experienced cardholder.<\/li>\n<li>The card comes with no rewards, leaving no way to offset the $25 annual fee from the second year on.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-bankrates-view', 'heading-bankrates-view']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Bankrate\u2019s view<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>The Petal 2 Visa\u00ae Credit Card* skips several credit card fees and earns a decent rate of cash back, with the chance to boost your rewards rate with responsible card use. If you\u2019re building credit and want to have some external motivation outside of your own discipline, this card\u2019s rewards program can incentivize you to use credit responsibly while you raise your score.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>This card incentivizes paying on time, a welcome feature for a credit-building card.<\/li>\n<li>The card charges no fees and no security deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Other credit-building cards available have more competitive rewards programs and welcome offers.<\/li>\n<li>You could have a sky-high APR and the card doesn\u2019t have intro APR offers to give some relief on interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-bankrates-view', 'heading-bankrates-view']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Bankrate\u2019s view<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-bankrates-view')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-bankrates-view')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>The Mission Lane Green Line Visa\u00ae Credit Card* charges an annual fee of up to $59 but skips the security deposit, making it a fairly affordable option for anyone with a credit score under 500. Security deposits are often expensive hurdles when accessing credit, but cards like this make a line of credit available with minimal financial commitment. This initial fee will dig into your credit limit, but cardholders have the opportunity for a credit line increase (See terms).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>This card doesn\u2019t require a security deposit to open.<\/li>\n<li>You could earn a credit limit increase with consistent good habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>The card may charge an annual fee depending on creditworthiness.<\/li>\n<li>You can\u2019t increase your low starting credit limit with a higher deposit like you can on a secured card.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"comparing-the-best-cards-for-a-500-credit-score\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Comparing the best cards for a 500 credit score\" data-outcome=\"\">Comparing the best cards for a 500 credit score<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose-a-credit-card-for-bad-credit\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to choose a credit card for bad credit\" data-outcome=\"\">How to choose a credit card for bad credit<\/h2>\n<p>Cards for bad credit tend to have very few benefits for consumers and can be a bit pricey when it comes to fees. However, some are more beneficial than others so you\u2019ll want to keep an eye out for a few key features:<\/p>\n<h3>Free credit reports<\/h3>\n<p>Knowing your credit score can help you navigate the cards you qualify for and help you avoid behaviors that could damage your score, like applying for too many credit cards at once. You can access your credit score for free through the three credit bureaus but it\u2019s definitely a bonus if your card issuer provides it.<\/p>\n<h3>Minimal fees<\/h3>\n<p>Issuers often require a security deposit upfront to open a new secured credit card for bad credit. This collateral is a refundable amount used to fund your credit limit; other cards may charge annual fees, which are non-refundable.<\/p>\n<p>Credit cards for bad credit also tend to have high ongoing APRs and rarely have intro APR offers. The best credit cards for bad credit have either a reasonable annual fee or a reasonable security deposit, a lower ongoing APR and plenty of credit-building incentives.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid cards that have a ton of fees just for use (ATM fees, low balance fees, monthly fees, etc.) as these fees can quickly add up and you could pay more than what you would even pay on some premium credit cards.<\/p>\n<h3>Credit-building features<\/h3>\n<p>An advantage of credit cards for bad to fair credit scores is the potential to help you build an even better score over time. Here\u2019s a few things you should always look for:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your card reports to the major credit bureaus, which ensures there is a record of your progress.<\/li>\n<li>It includes incentives for positive credit habits, like credit limit increases.<\/li>\n<li>The issuer offers the chance to graduate from your card to a more lucrative secured or unsecured credit card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-improve-bad-credit\" data-position=\"4\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-4-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to improve bad credit\" data-outcome=\"\">How to improve bad credit<\/h2>\n<p>The more you can <u>improve your credit score<\/u>, the better your chances are of accessing higher-quality cards. As a lower-risk borrower, you won\u2019t have to spend as much on the collateral requirements for cards geared toward people with 500 credit scores or lower. There are a few easy habits that can help you improve your credit score over time. Consider doing the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Always pay on time.<\/strong> Set reminders on your calendar or set up automatic payments to ensure you never get hit with late fees or negative marks on your report for paying late.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Watch your credit report.<\/strong> See what\u2019s making your score increase and decrease over time and adjust your credit habits accordingly.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong style=\"letter-spacing: -0.015625rem;\">Pay off your balance in full.<\/strong><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.015625rem;\"> <\/span>Paying in full makes sure you avoid interest and keeps your credit utilization ratio low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these tips are simple, they can go a long way in helping you get a better score and get better credit cards in the future. So, make sure you keep an eye on your credit report over time and see where you can improve as you grow in your credit journey.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"next\" data-position=\"5\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-5-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"What\u2019s next?\" data-outcome=\"\">What\u2019s next?<\/h2>\n<h2 data-position=\"6\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-6-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"The bottom line\" data-outcome=\"\">The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t think a low credit score leaves you out for the count on accessing decent credit cards. You may not get the most lucrative rewards rates and lowest fees, but you can build your way to better cards with responsible habits. <\/p>\n<p>Be sure to pick a card that reports your progress to the major credit bureaus, never miss a payment and keep your credit utilization low. These steps can lead you in the right direction when done consistently over time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" data-position=\"7\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-7-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Frequently asked questions about cards for a 500 credit score\" data-outcome=\"\">Frequently asked questions about cards for a 500 credit score<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full align\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-what-credit-card-will-accept-a-500-credit-score', 'heading-what-credit-card-will-accept-a-500-credit-score']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-what-credit-card-will-accept-a-500-credit-score')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-what-credit-card-will-accept-a-500-credit-score')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    What credit card will accept a 500 credit score?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p><!-- htmlmin:ignore --><span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--sm icon-base-blue-600\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-what-credit-card-will-accept-a-500-credit-score')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-what-credit-card-will-accept-a-500-credit-score')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<p>\n            The cards listed on this page are all marketed for credit scores in the \u201cbad\u201d range on the FICO scale. If you have a score below 580 then you could qualify for any of them.\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-what-is-the-easiest-card-to-get-approved-for', 'heading-what-is-the-easiest-card-to-get-approved-for']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-easiest-card-to-get-approved-for')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-easiest-card-to-get-approved-for')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    What is the easiest card to get approved for?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p><!-- htmlmin:ignore --><span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--sm icon-base-blue-600\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-easiest-card-to-get-approved-for')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-easiest-card-to-get-approved-for')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<p>\n            It is typically easiest to get approved for any card with a security deposit, though you may also receive approvals for the annual fee cards listed here.\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-you-can-open-a-card-with', 'heading-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-you-can-open-a-card-with']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-you-can-open-a-card-with')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-you-can-open-a-card-with')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    What is the lowest credit score you can open a card with?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p><!-- htmlmin:ignore --><span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--sm icon-base-blue-600\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-you-can-open-a-card-with')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-you-can-open-a-card-with')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<p>\n            The cards on this page offer approvals for users with scores lower than 500. If you have a very low score, you should open a card that aligns with your needs and can help you build up your credit score.\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-slate\">*<em>The information about the Petal 2 Visa\u00ae Credit Card and Mission Lane Green Line Visa\u00ae Credit Card has been collected independently by Bankrate. 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