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Unsecured Credit Cards for Fair Credit in 2020

By: Ashley Dull, 8/13/2020

Most consumers prefer unsecured credit cards for fair credit because they don't require a large upfront deposit to secure the line of credit. If you have a fair credit score — a FICO score between 580 and 669 — you shouldn’t have to accept terms associated with bad credit when shopping for a credit card. That means skipping the secured credit card listings that call for large deposits and heading straight for the unsecured card offers. We’ve compiled a list of the best... read more »

18 Best Credit Cards for 600 to 650 Credit Scores

By: Adam West, 9/30/2019

When we decided to compile a list of the 18 best credit cards for 600 to 650 credit scores, we had to first figure out the needs of the people in this score range. That’s because every credit card is different, and each consumer demographic has unique needs. If your credit score sits in the 600 to 650 range, you’re likely struggling to qualify for the top cards on the market, and yet, your score is just high enough to make cards designed for consumers with poor credit seem... read more »

15 Credit Cards for Fair Credit with No Annual Fee

By: Eric Bank, 5/29/2019

There’s no shortage of credit cards for fair credit with no annual fee, but they usually lack many of the bells and whistles associated with cards pegged to higher scores. That means you’re unlikely to encounter big signup bonuses, although some cards in this group offer cash back rewards and a few other goodies. All of the cards reviewed below may charge no annual fee and are useful to folks with a scant or blemished credit history. Timely payments and low balances can help... read more »

9 Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards for Fair Credit

By: Ashley Dull, 12/11/2017

When it comes to balance transfer credit cards, fair credit scores aren't necessarily the most desirable to credit card companies. But there are some options available -- read on for our top picks for credit cards that may work well for a fair credit rating. Imagine you are renting a storage unit for $50 a month. One day you find another company that will rent you a similar storage unit for $30 a month. Since it's obviously a better deal, you move the contents from the pricier... read more »

10 Best Credit Cards for Fair Credit with High Limits

By: Ray FitzGerald, 11/20/2017

If your credit's not exactly the best, but it's not the worst in the world either, you may fall into the fair credit category. This can present some challenges, but in this article we'll take a look at the best credit cards for fair credit, with high limits. I spent the first hour of a recent trip in a rental car line. While a man nearby taught me a few new interesting words, the customer at the counter struggled to complete a reservation she made months before. Most companies... read more »

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