1. American DreamCard™ Platinum MasterCard®

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Interest Rate:	14.99% or 21.99% V**
Intro Rate:	N/A
Grace Period:	20 Days (Min.)
Credit Limit:	n/app
Annual Fee:	None

Our Opinion: Created for those with no/new credit or fair credit who want participate in the monthly cash sweepstakes of up to $25000. Receive 1 entry per $1 spent on purchases (up to 1,000 entries per transaction). Also receive 1 entry per $1 for balance transfers or cash advances. Receive 1,000 entries for applying for the card. The intro APR is smaller than average and there are no additional benefits with this card.

2. New Millennium Bank Secured Gold Visa® / MasterCard®

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Interest Rate:	19.5%
Intro Rate:	No Introductory Rate Available
Grace Period:	None
Credit Limit:	up to $5,000**
Annual Fee:	$59

Our Opinion: Created for those with poor or limited credit who may have difficulty in obtaining an unsecured credit card. Benefits include extended warranty for purchases, auto rental insurance, and travel accident insurance. Cardholder is awarded a free companion airline ticket. High APR, but interest is applied to the deposit. The card has a no turn-down, no credit check policy. The annual fee is $59 and the processing fee is $69.95. Please note that that there is no grace period for purchases, interest will be applied to any charges made with the card.

3. AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard®

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Interest Rate:	n/app
Intro Rate:	No Introductory Rate Available
Grace Period:	n/app
Credit Limit:	up to $10,000
Annual Fee:	None

Our Opinion: The AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard®, issued by MetaBank, is a stored value card designed for those who may have difficulty in obtaining a standard unsecured credit card. Although the card does not require a banking account to be opened, it does require payments in advance, which are then used to offset future purchases made with the card. Advance payments can be funded directly from the cardholder's paycheck and automatically loaded to the card every pay period. The card can also be loaded by wiring money from an established bank account or through MoneyGram® ExpressPayment®. It is important to note that there are some fees associated with this card that include an account set up fee of $9.95 (waived with direct deposit loads) and a monthly participation fee of $9.95, which amounts to $119.40 annually. There is no additional charge for U.S. purchases. So, in the first year alone, a cardholder can expect to pay a minimum total of $129.35 in fees. It is common for stored value cards to lack benefits; however, this card does offer a free bill pay service (for the first seven transactions each month) and access to a free credit builder service, which reports bill payment information to a national credit reporting agency. Therefore, those who are looking for a stored value card with flexibility to pay in advance for purchases, do not mind paying upfront fees, and would like the opportunity to participate in the credit builder service will find the AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard®, to be a beneficial option. This card offers cardholders their choice of two unique plans, which differ in terms of the fees and the services that are offered, so cardholders should review the terms and conditions before applying to see which plan will fit their needs the most (the current card review reflects the premium plan). AccountNow Prepaid MasterCard is issued by MetaBank pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. iAdvance is an open end line of credit offered by MetaBank, a federally chartered savings association located in Sioux Falls, S.D. certain fees and eligibility requirements apply. Consult the iAdvance Terms and Conditions for further details. *Subject to ID verification. Cardholders must complete a separate application for iAdvance Line of Credit. Certain fees and eligibility requirements apply.

4. Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder - Elite Level

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Interest Rate:	n/app
Intro Rate:	No Introductory Rate Available
Grace Period:	n/app
Credit Limit:	up to $5,000
Annual Fee:	None

Our Opinion: The Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder - Elite Level, issued by The Bancorp Bank, is a stored value card designed for those who have fair, poor, bad, or no credit history and would like to rebuild their credit, as well as have the chance to earn income for referrals. Not often do prepaid cards offer benefits; however, the Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder - Elite Level offers a unique income opportunity for cardholders. Each time a cardholder refers a new applicant to the Eufora™ Elite MasterCard®, that cardholder will earn $90 per year if the referred applicant is approved and maintains their membership in good standing. Each time a cardholder refers a new applicant to the Eufora™ Preferred MasterCard®, that cardholder will earn $50 per year if the referred applicant is approved and maintains their membership in good standing. Lastly, each time a cardholder refers a new applicant to the Eufora™ Associate MasterCard®, that cardholder will receive $20 per year if the referred applicant is approved and maintains their membership in good standing. At the Elite level, the cardholder earns “commissions” for referrals at every card level. The two lower earning levels (Associate and Preferred) have lower annual fees, but the referral fees are considerably less. For instance, if an Associate level cardholder refers an Elite level cardholder, that cardholder will receive $20 as opposed to $50. The annual fee for the card is $99.95 per year, and is currently being waived for the first two years. This card does require a $10 application fee. In addition to the unique income program, the card offers the following benefits: purchase protection, auto rental insurance, and up to $200,000 in travel accident insurance. In order to use the card, cardholders need to first make a deposit in advance for a set amount (ranging between $5 to $5000 per deposit), which determines the amount that can be spent on the card. For instance, if an individual were to deposit $100, they could only use up to $100 of credit for future purchases (there is a maximum of $5,000 that can be held in the account at any one time). Funds may be loaded onto the card through an existing checking or savings account ($300 maximum), money orders, bank wire transfers, payroll direct deposits, or retail locations. Eufora™ may also load the card directly from earned referrals (subject to their terms and conditions). For those who wish to establish or rebuild their credit, the card offers a service called “Credit Builder” which reports to a credit bureau. The service is provided for a total of two years and has a $19.95 processing fee, along with a monthly fee of $10.00 for the first year (a total of $120.00). No monthly fee will be charged for the second year of service. Therefore, those who are looking for a stored value card in which they can pay in advance for purchases and would like an opportunity to earn extra income will benefit most from what the Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder - Elite Level has to offer.

5. Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder

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Interest Rate:	n/app
Intro Rate:	No Introductory Rate Available
Grace Period:	n/app
Credit Limit:	up to $5,000
Annual Fee:	None

Our Opinion: The Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder, issued by The Bancorp Bank, is a stored value card designed for those who have fair, poor, bad, or no credit history and would like to rebuild their credit, as well as have the chance to earn income for referrals. Not often do prepaid cards offer benefits; however, the Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder offers a unique income opportunity for cardholders. Each time a cardholder refers a new applicant to the Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder, that cardholder will earn $90 per year if the referred applicant is approved and maintains their membership in good standing. Each time a cardholder refers a new applicant to the Eufora™ Preferred MasterCard®, that cardholder will earn $50 per year if the referred applicant is approved and maintains their membership in good standing. Lastly, each time a cardholder refers a new applicant to the Eufora™ Associate MasterCard®, that cardholder will receive $20 per year if the referred applicant is approved and maintains their membership in good standing. At the Elite level, the cardholder earns “commissions” for referrals at every card level. The two lower earning levels (Associate and Preferred) have lower annual fees, but the referral fees are considerably less. For instance, if an Associate level cardholder refers an Elite level cardholder, that cardholder will receive $20 as opposed to $50. The annual fee for the card is $99.95 per year, and is currently being waived for the first two years. And because there are no participation or application fees (which are usually associated with stored value cards), this card is less costly than most prepaid cards offered. In addition to the unique income program, the card offers the following benefits: purchase protection, auto rental insurance, and up to $200,000 in travel accident insurance. In order to use the card, cardholders need to first make a deposit in advance for a set amount (ranging between $5 to $5000 per deposit), which determines the amount that can be spent on the card. For instance, if an individual were to deposit $100, they could only use up to $100 of credit for future purchases (there is a maximum of $5,000 that can be held in the account at any one time). Funds may be loaded onto the card through an existing checking or savings account ($300 maximum), money orders, bank wire transfers, payroll direct deposits, or retail locations. Eufora™ may also load the card directly from earned referrals (subject to their terms and conditions). For those who wish to establish or rebuild their credit, the card offers a service called “Credit Builder” which reports to a credit bureau. The service is provided for a total of two years and has a $19.95 processing fee, along with a monthly fee of $10.00 for the first year (a total of $120.00). No monthly fee will be charged for the second year of service. Therefore, those who are looking for a stored value card in which they can pay in advance for purchases and would like an opportunity to earn extra income will benefit most from what the Eufora Prepaid MasterCard® with Credit Builder has to offer.

6. Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card

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Interest Rate:	11.24%
Intro Rate:	0% APR for 6 Months
Grace Period:	25 Days
Credit Limit:	up to $25000
Annual Fee:	None

Special Offers: 0% APR on purchases for 6 months.

Our Opinion: The Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card, issued by Public Savings Bank, is ideal for those who are trying to improve their credit. This is because Public Savings Bank reports card activity to all three major credit bureaus every month. Because the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card is a secured credit card, all applications are accepted, regardless of past credit history, or a lack of credit history. A secured credit card is one that is secured with a deposit. The amount of the deposit then becomes the cardholder's credit limit. The minimum deposit for this card is $300, the maximum is $25,000. The interest rate for the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card is reasonably low, and the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card has no annual fee. The application fee is $79. Applicants who are interested in improving their credit by using a low interest secured credit card will be best served by what the Public Savings Bank Secured Black Card has to offer.