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Types of Credit Cards (Part 2)

Charge cards, which do not have a credit limit, do need to be paid in full at the end of every month. These cards usually don’t have minimum payments or a finance change, because the amount has to be paid in full monthly. Depending on card agreements, there may be charge restrictions, fees, or cancellations due to late payments.

Secured credit cards are a viable option for people that have no past credit history or for those that have bad or blemished credit. A security deposit is required for those opening a secured credit card. These cards typically have revolving balances depending on how the card is used and how the payments are made. The amount of the security deposit made is equal to the card’s credit limit.

Pre-paid credit cards work by the user loading money onto the card before it can be used. Whenever a purchase is made, the money is taken off of the initial balance. These cards do not have minimum payment requirements or finance charges since the cost of items purchased comes directly from the amount put on the card in the beginning. These cards are similar to debit cards, but the main difference is that they are not tied to the user’s checking account.

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