95,000 Points
Worth $950
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
- 3%Sonesta
- 2%Airline
- 2%Dining
Annual Fee
$75
Rec. Credit
Good
Terms apply.
See rates & fees.This card is built for someone rebuilding credit who wants the structure of a secured card from a major bank, not for someone trying to maximize rewards. It is strongest as a temporary everyday card while you establish a positive payment history and work toward qualifying for an unsecured card later.

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Building payment history
Everyday starter spending
Bank of America relationship banking
For credit rebuilding, this card can do the job if you want a secured option tied to Bank of America and are comfortable using it mainly as a stepping stone. The lack of an annual fee helps, and a secured card can be a practical way to get back on track when approval for other cards is limited.
The tradeoff is that there is little value here beyond access to credit. There is no welcome bonus, no listed bonus rewards, and no notable perks to offset the very basic setup. If your main goal is rebuilding credit, that may be enough. If you also want cash back or useful card features along the way, this card is hard to justify unless Bank of America specifically fits your banking setup.

This is a fit-for-purpose secured card for rebuilding credit, especially if you want to stay within the Bank of America ecosystem. As a long-term card, though, it offers very little reason to keep using once you qualify for something stronger.
Poor credit or higher is recommended for this card.
Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.
Annual Fee
$0
Purchase APR
27.49%
Variable
Transfer APR
27.49%
Variable
Cash Advance APR
1.00%
Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
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95,000 Points
Worth $950
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$75
Rec. Credit
Good
Terms apply.
See rates & fees.80,000 Points
Worth $800
After you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$95
Rec. Credit
Excellent
Terms apply.
See rates & fees.75,000 Points
Worth $750
After you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$550
Rec. Credit
Good
Terms apply.
See rates & fees.