30,000 Miles
Worth $300
After you spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
- 2%Everywhere
Annual Fee
$85
Rec. Credit
Excellent
The PNC CashBuilder Visa is built for cardholders who want a simple cash-back card while rebuilding credit. It works best as an everyday spending card for routine purchases, with a flat earning rate and no annual fee, rather than as a card for chasing bonus categories or premium perks.

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Overview
Everyday purchases
No annual fee use
Simple cash back
This card makes the most sense for someone focused first on access and credit rebuilding, with cash back as a useful extra. A no-annual-fee card that earns a flat rate on purchases is easy to manage, and that simplicity can be a real advantage if your goal is steady on-time use rather than optimizing every transaction.
It is less compelling for readers with good or excellent credit, since many no-annual-fee cards offer stronger rewards or added benefits. If you qualify for this card and want a straightforward way to put regular spending on a card while earning some cash back, it is a reasonable fit. If your credit profile gives you access to more competitive cards, you will likely find better long-term value elsewhere.

A practical pick for rebuilding credit with uncomplicated cash back and no annual fee. Its main limitation is that the rewards and features are modest once you have access to stronger cards.
Earning
The rewards setup is straightforward: you earn cash back at a flat rate on purchases, so there is no need to track categories or spending caps. That makes this card easy to use for everyday charges, though the return is more about steady simplicity than maximizing rewards.
Everywhere
Eligibility
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.
Pricing
Annual Fee
$0
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
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30,000 Miles
Worth $300
After you spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$85
Rec. Credit
Excellent
$100
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit
Excellent
50,000 Points
Worth $100
After you spend $750 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit
Excellent