{"id":723718,"date":"2018-04-15T21:00:36","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T01:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?page_id=723718"},"modified":"2026-10-30T17:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T21:04:11","slug":"secured-credit-cards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-cards\/secured-credit-cards","title":{"rendered":"6 Secured Credit Cards &#038; Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to build credit, a secured credit card can help you climb the first rungs on the credit ladder. Once you put down a security deposit, you can use a secured card just like a regular credit card. The card issuer then reports your payment history to the credit bureaus, helping your credit score move in the right direction.<\/p><p>But where can you find secured credit cards in Canada, and what other alternatives are available? Keep reading to find out.<\/p><h3>Secured credit cards in Canada and alternatives<\/h3><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 16%;\" scope=\"col\">Provider<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 16%;\" scope=\"col\">How much you can borrow<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 16%;\" scope=\"col\">Interest rate<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 16%;\" scope=\"col\">Fee<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 16%;\" scope=\"col\">Required deposit<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 16%;\" scope=\"col\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><a href=\"#neo-secured-mastercard\">Neo Secured Mastercard<\/a><\/td><td>$50 \u2013 $10,000<\/td><td>19.99%\u201329.99% (up to 25.24% in Quebec)<\/td><td>$119.88\/year<\/td><td>Min. $50<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/credit-cards\/neo-secured-card-review-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CACCF%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--large%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223459%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CACCF%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22d07a3780-7217-4fef-81bb-ee48362b10bd%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Neo%2BSecured%2BMastercard%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22dd309337-1cc7-41b3-b99d-2c495fe53daa%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Neo%2BFinancial%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22723718%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fsecured-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--large luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#capital-one-secured-mastercard\">Capital One Guaranteed Secured Mastercard<\/a><\/td><td>$75 \u2013 $2,500<\/td><td>29.9% (21.9% in Quebec)<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>Min. $75<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#home-trust-secured-visa\">Home Trust Secured Visa<\/a><\/td><td>$500 \u2013 $10,000<\/td><td>19.99%<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>Min. $500<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#nyble-credit-line\">Nyble credit line<\/a><\/td><td>$30 \u2013 $250<\/td><td>0%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"No interest or fees are charged to access a cash advance, but there is an optional $11.99\/month fee for membership to get premium services such as instant funding. Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span><\/td><td>Optional $11.99\/month for a premium membership for instant transfers<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/nyble-pay-advance-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--large%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223215%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2267d91ad3-fadc-4803-bce1-ea50a0b9761f%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Nyble%2BCredit%2BLine%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22ebeeeb79-83ef-4800-894b-85bc38778e7c%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Nyble%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22723718%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fsecured-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--large luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#koho-cash-advance\">KOHO cash advance<\/a><\/td><td>$20 \u2013 $500<\/td><td>0%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. 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Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span><\/td><td>Optional $2.99 \u2013 $45.99 fee per instant transfer<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/bree-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--large%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223342%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2209a8b8bb-ef71-4a58-a987-6c0b694b0e55%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Bree%2BEarly%2BPay%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%224e4ab891-7bbb-4486-ab5c-34b55900e6c3%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Bree%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22723718%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fsecured-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--large luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><center><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/NeoMastercard_Supplied_320x200.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1051889\" title=\"Image: Neo Financial\/Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/NeoMastercard_Supplied_320x200.png\" alt=\"Neo Mastercard\" width=\"277\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/NeoMastercard_Supplied_320x200.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/NeoMastercard_Supplied_320x200.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/NeoMastercard_Supplied_320x200.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/NeoMastercard_Supplied_320x200.png?fit=831 831w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/center><h3 id=\"neo-secured-mastercard\">1. Neo Secured Mastercard<\/h3><h4>How it works<\/h4><p>Canadian fintech Neo Financial offers a variety of credit cards, and all of them are available with a secured credit limit. Options range from the entry-level Neo Mastercard through to premium cards like the Neo World Elite Mastercard. All you have to do is provide a security deposit to set your credit limit, then start spending and rebuilding your credit.<\/p><p>The Neo Secured Mastercard is the most common secured version.<\/p><h4>Rates and fees<\/h4><ul><li>Neo Mastercard: 19.99%\u201329.99% (up to 25.24% in Quebec), $119.88\/year<\/li><li>Neo World Mastercard: 19.99% - 29.99% (up to 25.24% in Quebec), $119.88\/year<\/li><li>Neo World Elite Mastercard: 19.99% - 29.99% (up to 25.24% in Quebec), $149\/year<\/li><li>United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard: 19.99% \u2013 29.99%, $89\/year<\/li><li>Cathay World Elite Mastercard: 19.99% \u2013 26.99%, $180\/year<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/credit-cards\/neo-secured-card-review-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CACCF%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--large%2Bluna-button--success%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223459%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CACCF%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22d07a3780-7217-4fef-81bb-ee48362b10bd%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Neo%2BSecured%2BMastercard%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22dd309337-1cc7-41b3-b99d-2c495fe53daa%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Neo%2BFinancial%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22723718%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fsecured-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--large luna-button--success has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><\/p><h4>Rewards and perks<\/h4><p>Check the table below for an example of the rewards you can earn each year with a Neo cash back Mastercard.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo Mastercard<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo World Mastercard \u2013 Shop &amp; Dine<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo World Mastercard \u2013 Gas &amp; Grocery<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo World Mastercard \u2013 Everywhere<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo World Elite Mastercard \u2013 Shop &amp; Dine<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo World Elite Mastercard \u2013 Gas &amp; Grocery<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 12%;\" scope=\"col\">Neo World Elite Mastercard \u2013 Everywhere<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Fee<\/td><td>$119.88*<\/td><td>$119.88*<\/td><td>$119.88*<\/td><td>$119.88*<\/td><td>$149<\/td><td>$149<\/td><td>$149<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grocery cashback<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5%<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food &amp; drink cashback<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>3%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recurring payments cashback<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>4%<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gas and EV charging cashback<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>3%<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retail shopping cashback<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>3%<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Everything else cashback<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>0.5%<\/td><td>0.5%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partner cashback<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><td>Up to 15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Example total cashback per year<\/b><\/td><td>$60<\/td><td>$258<\/td><td>$414<\/td><td>$342<\/td><td>$456<\/td><td>$834<\/td><td>$624<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>What you keep after fees<\/b><\/td><td>-$59.88<\/td><td>$138.12<\/td><td>$294.12<\/td><td>$222.12<\/td><td>$307<\/td><td>$685<\/td><td>$475<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Assumptions<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Example total cash back per year is based on the following assumptions:<ul><li>$800 per month on groceries<\/li><li>$250 per month on gas<\/li><li>$400 per month on retail shopping<\/li><li>$400 per month on recurring payments<\/li><li>$100 per month on everything else<\/li><li>$100 per month at Neo partners at an average cash back rate of 5%<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><p><small>*This is the Build fee. Build is Neo\u2019s level two membership, with perks like a higher savings rate and credit monitoring.<\/small><\/p><h4>Travel<\/h4><p>If you prefer your rewards with a travel flavour, here\u2019s how the Cathay World Elite Mastercard and the United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard compare.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 20%;\" scope=\"col\"><\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 40%;\" scope=\"col\">United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 40%;\" scope=\"col\">Cathay World Elite Mastercard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Annual fee<\/td><td>$89<\/td><td>$180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Earn rate<\/td><td><ul><li>1.25x miles per $1 spent on United Airlines and Star Alliance flights<\/li><li>1x mile per $1 spent on dining and grocery purchases<\/li><li>0.75x miles per $1 spent on everything else<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>1x Asia Miles on purchases in Canada<\/li><li>2x Asia Miles on purchases in foreign currencies<\/li><li>4x Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific flights<\/li><li>5x Asia Miles at Neo partners<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"box\">Example: If you use the United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard and spend $3,000 on United Airlines flights, $12,000 on dining and groceries and $14,000 on everything else annually, you would earn <strong>26,250 miles<\/strong>. That\u2019s potentially enough to cover flights for a round trip from Toronto to a major US destination like New York.<\/div><div class=\"box\">Example: If you use the Cathay World Elite Mastercard and spend $30,000 in Canada per year, $7,500 internationally and $1,500 at Neo partners, you would earn <strong>52,500 Asia Miles<\/strong>. That\u2019s enough for an economy flight from Vancouver or Toronto to Hong Kong, and you\u2019d still have plenty of miles left over to spend on short-haul flights in Asia.<\/div><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul><li>Age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>Security deposit of at least $50<\/li><li>Neo Mastercard: No minimum income requirement<\/li><li>Neo World Mastercard: Minimum $50,000 personal or $80,000 household income<\/li><li>Neo World Elite Mastercard: Minimum $80,000 personal or $150,000 household income<\/li><li>United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard: Minimum $80,000 personal or $150,000 household income<\/li><li>Cathay World Elite Mastercard: Minimum $80,000 personal or $150,000 household income<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"dive deeper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/neo-financial\">Neo Financial review<\/a><\/p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/10\/CapitalOneSecuredMastercard_Supplied_472x299.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1082319\" title=\"Image: Capital One\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/10\/CapitalOneSecuredMastercard_Supplied_472x299.png\" alt=\"Capital One Mastercard\" width=\"268\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/10\/CapitalOneSecuredMastercard_Supplied_472x299.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/10\/CapitalOneSecuredMastercard_Supplied_472x299.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/10\/CapitalOneSecuredMastercard_Supplied_472x299.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/10\/CapitalOneSecuredMastercard_Supplied_472x299.png?fit=804 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/center><h3 id=\"capital-one-secured-mastercard\">2. Capital One Guaranteed Secured Mastercard<\/h3><h4>How it works<\/h4><p>This card is designed to help you build or repair credit. You can get pre-approved online without hurting your credit score, and once you\u2019ve provided a deposit as collateral, you can start using your card just like you would a regular Mastercard. Your card use and payments are reported to the credit bureaus to help get your credit back on track.<\/p><h4>Rates and fees<\/h4><ul><li>29.9% (21.9% in Quebec) interest rate<\/li><li>$0 annual fee<\/li><li>$75 minimum security deposit<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p><h4>Rewards and perks<\/h4><p>The bad news is you can\u2019t earn cash back or rewards points with this card; the good news is that it does come with a range of insurance covers. Purchase assurance and extended warranty cover headline the list, while the Price Protection Service refunds the cost difference when an item you purchased then goes on sale. And if you\u2019re planning your next vacay, travel accident and baggage delay insurance are also included.<\/p><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul><li>Age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>Authorized to access credit<\/li><li>No existing Capital One account or a pending application for one<\/li><li>Haven\u2019t applied for a Capital One account more than once in the last 30 days<\/li><li>Haven\u2019t had a Capital One account that was not in good standing in the last year<\/li><li>Aren\u2019t in legal recoveries with Capital One<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"dive deeper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-cards\/capital-one-guaranteed-secured-mastercard-review\">A cardholder\u2019s insights into the Capital One Guaranteed Secured Mastercard<\/a><\/p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-905152\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Home Trust Secured Visa\" width=\"309\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/HomeTrustSecuredVisa_Supplied_450x250.jpg?fit=927 927w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/center><h3 id=\"home-trust-secured-visa\">3. Home Trust Secured Visa<\/h3><h4>How it works<\/h4><p>The Home Trust Secured Visa works exactly how a secured credit card should. You fork out a security deposit of at least $500, and that amount becomes your card\u2019s credit limit. You can then pay with your card in store and online anywhere Visa is accepted, and Home Trust reports your card use to the credit bureaus to help boost your credit score.<\/p><h4>Rates and fees<\/h4><ul><li>19.99% with no annual fee; or<\/li><li>14.9% interest rate with a $59 annual fee<\/li><li>Security deposit of $500 - $10,000 required<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p><h4>Rewards and perks<\/h4><p>If you\u2019re looking for cash back or other rewards, look elsewhere. This is a no-frills card that does exactly what a secured credit card is designed to do: help you build credit.<\/p><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul><li>Permanent Canadian resident (excluding Quebec)<\/li><li>Age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>Not currently in bankruptcy<\/li><li>Pay a minimum security deposit of $500 from a Canadian account in your name<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"dive deeper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-cards\/hometrust\/home-trust-secured-visa-review\">Home Trust Secured Visa review<\/a><\/p><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Don't forget about credit unions<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <h4>Vancity<\/h4><p>Vancity offers six secured enviro Visa credit cards. Choose from no-annual-fee, low-interest, rewards and travel cards, then provide a security deposit and start spending. Your deposit will earn interest. Available in BC only.<\/p><h4>Collabria cards<\/h4><p>Collabria credit cards are widely offered by credit unions across Canada, but do they have a secured version? It depends on the credit union. Visit your local credit union branch or phone them up to ask what options are available to you. They may be willing to offer you a secured credit card, particularly if you already have an ongoing banking relationship with them.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1072958\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png\" alt=\"Nyble\" width=\"302\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/NybleLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=906 906w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/center><h3 id=\"nyble-credit-line\">4. Nyble credit line<\/h3><h4>How it works<\/h4><p>An interest-free line of credit that can help you build credit might sound too good to be true, but that\u2019s exactly what Nyble offers. You can apply in minutes online with no credit check; instant funding is available; and you won\u2019t owe a cent of interest when you repay your loan.<\/p><h4>Rates and fees<\/h4><ul><li>0%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"No interest or fees are charged to access a cash advance, but there is an optional $11.99\/month fee for membership to get premium services such as instant funding. Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span> interest<\/li><li>$11.99 monthly membership fee required if you want instant funding (otherwise it could take one to three business days to get the money)<\/li><li>No late fees<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/nyble-pay-advance-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--large%2Bluna-button--success%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223215%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2267d91ad3-fadc-4803-bce1-ea50a0b9761f%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Nyble%2BCredit%2BLine%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22ebeeeb79-83ef-4800-894b-85bc38778e7c%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Nyble%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22723718%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fsecured-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--large luna-button--success has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><\/p><h4>Rewards and perks<\/h4><p>There\u2019s more to Nyble than just building credit. Not only can you check your credit score for free, but you also earn reward points for on-time payments. Upgrade to a premium membership to get 5x the rewards earn rate, plus other perks like instant payments, balance protection insurance and identity theft coverage.<\/p><p>Your points can be redeemed for gifts, including gift cards from popular retailers like Starbucks, Amazon and Tim Hortons.<\/p><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul><li>Age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>Active bank account<\/li><li>Meet minimum income requirements<\/li><li>Minimal NSF transactions on your account<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"dive deeper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/nyble-review\">Nyble review<\/a><\/p><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671126ba95dee.png\" alt=\"KOHO logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671126ba95dee.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671126ba95dee.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671126ba95dee.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/center><h3 id=\"koho-cash-advance\">5. KOHO cash advance<\/h3><h4>How it works<\/h4><p>If you\u2019re a KOHO member, you can subscribe to KOHO Cover and get an interest-free cash advance of up to $500. No credit checks. No minimum income requirement. The money is available instantly, and you have the flexibility to repay at any time.<\/p><h4>Rates and fees<\/h4><ul><li>0%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span> interest<\/li><li>Monthly fee from $2<\/li><li>KOHO Essential plan is available for free, but Extra costs $12\/month and Everything costs $14.75\/month<\/li><li>$0 NSF fees<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p><div class=\"rewards-banner-container\n   rewards--container   \" data-campaign-name=\"koho|cover|nov-2026~cafpl\" data-end-soon-date=\"2026-12-24T04:59:59.000Z\" data-niche=\"CAFPL-CAA\" data-rewards-component=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"rewards-banner\">\n    <div class=\"rewards-banner__top\">\n      <div class=\"rewards-banner__badge\">\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"rewards-banner__content\">\n      <div class=\"rewards-banner__logo-and-share\">\n                  <div class=\"rewards-banner__logo-wrapper\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac3a6446a342.png\" class=\"rewards-banner__logo\" alt=\"KOHO logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac3a6446a342.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac3a6446a342.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac3a6446a342.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac3a6446a342.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac3a6446a342.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"rewards-banner__share-btn rewards-banner__share-btn--mobile\" type=\"button\" disabled aria-label=\"Share deal link\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/finder-x-koho-cover-promotion\">\n          <span class=\"rewards-banner__share-text\">Share<\/span>\n          <span class=\"rewards-banner__share-success\" style=\"display: none;\">Copied!<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"rewards-banner__main-content\">\n        <div class=\"rewards-banner__text-content\">\n          <div class=\"rewards-banner__badges\">\n                        <div class=\"rewards-banner__niche\">\n              Cash Advance Apps\n            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"rewards-banner__ends-soon\">\n              <svg class=\"luna-icon rewards-banner__ends-soon-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-foreground-main)\">\n                <use href=\"#lightning\"><\/use>\n              <\/svg>\n              ENDS SOON\n            <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"rewards-banner__title-and-copy\">\n            <div class=\"rewards-banner__title\">\n                              Get <span class=\"rewards-banner__title-highlight\">$75<\/span> from Finder\n                          <\/div>\n            <div class=\"rewards-banner__copy\">\n        <span class=\"rewards-banner__copy-text\">\n          Become a Finder member, then open and fund a new <b>KOHO account<\/b> through Finder as a first-time customer. 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And thanks to your KOHO plan, you\u2019ll be rewarded with unlimited 1\u20132% cash back for your spending on groceries, transportation, and food and drinks. Add 2%\u20133.5% interest on your savings balance into the equation, and the deal sounds even sweeter.<\/p><p>But just how much value can you get? Let\u2019s say you have an Essential plan and you spend $1,200 per month on cash back categories\u2014that works out to <strong>$144 cash back<\/strong> per year. If you also use your KOHO account as a savings account, you can earn 2.5% interest on an initial deposit of $2,000 and extra deposits of $250 each month. This means your balance will increase to $5,085 by year-end (including <strong>$85 in interest<\/strong>).<\/p><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul><li>Canadian citizen or permanent resident<\/li><li>Age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>KOHO account holder<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"dive deeper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/koho-cover-review\">KOHO Cover<\/a><\/p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/BreeLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1072959\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/BreeLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png\" alt=\"Bree\" width=\"296\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/BreeLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/BreeLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/BreeLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/BreeLogo_Supplied_325x100-1.png?fit=888 888w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/center><h3 id=\"bree-early-pay\">6. Bree early pay<\/h3><h4>How it works<\/h4><p>Need some extra cash to pay an urgent bill? An interest-free cash advance of up to $750 from Bree could be just what the doctor ordered. There are no credit checks, mandatory charges or late fees to worry about, and instant funding is available for a fee.<\/p><h4>Rates and fees<\/h4><ul><li>0%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"No interest or fees are charged to access a cash advance, but there is an optional transfer fee of  $2.99 \u2013 $45.99 to access instant funding. Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span> interest<\/li><li>$0 late fees<\/li><li>$2.99 \u2013 $45.99 fee for instant funding (otherwise it could take one to three business days to get your funds)<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/bree-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--large%2Bluna-button--success%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223342%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFPL-CAA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2209a8b8bb-ef71-4a58-a987-6c0b694b0e55%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Bree%2BEarly%2BPay%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%224e4ab891-7bbb-4486-ab5c-34b55900e6c3%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Bree%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22723718%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22credit-cards%252Fsecured-credit-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--large luna-button--success has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><\/p><h4>Rewards and perks<\/h4><p>Sign up for a completely optional Bree membership to make the most of a budgeting tool you can use to track your income and expenses. Members also get a weekly newsletter with money management tips. It\u2019s not the most exciting of perks, but it could be useful.<\/p><h4>Eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul><li>Age of majority in your province<\/li><li>Canadian resident<\/li><li>Active chequing account<\/li><li>Recurring income and receive your paycheques as direct deposits<\/li><li>Minimum of two consecutive paycheques deposited into your account<\/li><li>Enough funds after your next paycheque to repay your advance<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"dive deeper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/cash-advance-apps\/bree-review\">Bree review<\/a><\/p><h3>What are the best secured credit cards in Canada?<\/h3><p>Before you can decide which secured credit card is the best fit, you need to work out what your top priority is.<\/p><p>If your main focus is accessing credit that\u2019s easy to qualify for, a <strong>cash advance app<\/strong> might actually be a better choice than a secured credit card. These apps don\u2019t check credit, and they don\u2019t require you to shell out a security deposit. They also accept a variety of income types.<\/p><p>If your top priority is building credit, consider <strong>secured credit cards<\/strong> and the <strong>Nyble <\/strong>cash advance app. Nyble reports to the credit bureaus to help improve your credit score, but it only offers small credit amounts of up to $250.<\/p><p>Among the credit cards, the <strong>Home Trust Secured Visa<\/strong> is worth checking out if you want the lowest interest rate (14.9% \u2013 19.99%). But it requires a minimum security deposit of $500, so you might want a card with a lower minimum like the <strong>Capital One Secured Mastercard<\/strong> ($75).<\/p><p>A <strong>Neo <\/strong>secured card offers the best perks, but fees will apply.<\/p><h3>Does it ever make sense to get a secured card if you have good credit?<\/h3><p>Regular, unsecured credit cards offer better rewards and don\u2019t require you to tie up a big chunk of cash as collateral. So if you have good credit, why would you consider a secured credit card?<\/p><p>A secured card doesn\u2019t make sense most of the time, but there are some exceptions:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Controlling spending. <\/strong>Your deposit on your credit card is your credit limit, which can be useful if you need extra motivation to stick to a tight budget. You can also use your card for specific expenses only, such as a vacation, keeping it separate from your day-to-day spending.<\/li><li><strong>You still don\u2019t qualify for a regular credit card.<\/strong> Factors other than your credit score can stop you from qualifying for an unsecured card. Maybe you\u2019re a newcomer to Canada, your income is inconsistent, or you only have limited credit history. In those cases, a secured card might make sense.<\/li><li><strong>Fraud protection.<\/strong> If you\u2019re worried about falling victim to fraud or theft, carrying a secured card with a low credit limit will limit your losses if something goes wrong.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Do any of these banks have secured credit cards?<\/h3><h4>RBC<\/h4><p>Does RBC offer a secured credit card? Unfortunately not.<\/p><p>Newcomers to Canada can check out RBC\u2019s Newcomer Advantage program for help getting a credit card, while the bank also offers a range of student credit cards to help you start building credit history.<\/p><h4>TD<\/h4><p>No, you can\u2019t get a TD secured credit card in Canada.<\/p><p>But TD <em>does<\/em> offer a secured card in the US\u2014the TD Cash Secured Credit Card\u2014so don\u2019t be fooled if you see this pop up in your search results.<\/p><h4>Scotiabank<\/h4><p>No, you can\u2019t get a Scotiabank secured credit card.<\/p><p>But newcomers can check out the StartRight program, while students can check out the bank\u2019s range of student credit cards.<\/p><h4>CIBC<\/h4><p>You can\u2019t get a CIBC secured credit card.<\/p><p>But there are five CIBC student credit cards to choose from. The bank also offers credit cards for newcomers, with no security deposit or credit history required.<\/p><h4>BMO<\/h4><p>You can\u2019t get a BMO secured credit card in Canada. But US residents can check out the BMO Boost Secured Credit Card, so don\u2019t be confused if you see it listed in your search results.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a new arrival to Canada, the BMO NewStart Program includes ways to access credit even if you don\u2019t have a credit history. BMO also has newcomer and student credit cards, plus a BMO Prepaid Mastercard you could check out.<\/p><h4>National Bank<\/h4><p>No. Just like the other big banks, National Bank doesn\u2019t have secured credit cards.<\/p><p>However, its Newcomer Program may allow you to get a credit card with no prior Canadian credit history.<\/p><h3>How do I pick the best secured card for me?<\/h3><p>Look at these key factors when choosing a secured credit card:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Eligibility requirements. <\/strong>Before you go any further, run your eye over the terms and conditions to check whether you qualify for the card. Eligibility criteria are typically pretty lenient, but there may be an unexpected requirement that rules you out.<\/li><li><strong>Interest rate.<\/strong> Check the interest rate that applies to purchases and cash advances. This is especially important if you don\u2019t pay your balance off in full each month.<\/li><li><strong>Annual fee.<\/strong> Basic cards tend to have no annual fee, but rewards cards often come with annual charges. Some cards also give you the option to choose either no annual fee and a higher rate, or pay an annual fee and get a lower interest rate.<\/li><li><strong>Other fees. <\/strong>Check the fine print for details of any other fees you may be hit with, such as foreign transaction fees, cash advance fees or one-off fees to get additional cards.<\/li><li><strong>Credit limit.<\/strong> Check the minimum security deposit as well as the maximum credit limit for the card. Do they suit your needs?<\/li><li><strong>Credit building. <\/strong>Make sure the card issuer or cash advance app will report your on-time payments to the major credit bureaus. The purpose of a secured card is to build credit so you can someday graduate to an unsecured card, so it\u2019s vital that your card issuer holds up their end of the bargain.<\/li><li><strong>Cashback or rewards.<\/strong> Many secured credit cards don\u2019t let you earn cash back or rewards on your spending, but some do. Compare cash back or air miles earn rates, calculate whether you will earn enough rewards to justify the card\u2019s annual fee, and watch out for cash back spending limits. And don\u2019t forget to look for any bonus point welcome offers available to help sweeten the deal.<\/li><li><strong>Insurance.<\/strong> From extended warranty and purchase protection to a variety of travel insurance covers, check what insurance protection is included for added peace of mind.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>A secured credit card is an important stepping stone on your journey back to good credit. There are several options to choose from too, so the best secured credit card for you depends on what you want in a card\u2014a low interest rate, no annual fee or cash back rewards. Compare a range of options along with cash advance app alternatives before deciding where to apply.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is a secured card in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>A secured card is a credit card that requires you to provide a security deposit as collateral. This deposit becomes your credit limit, and the card issuer reports your secured card usage to credit bureaus to help you build credit.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do any Canadian banks offer secured cards?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Most Canadian banks do not publicly advertise or promote secured credit cards. They may still offer secured cards, but you will need to visit a branch or contact your bank directly to find out what's available.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I get a secured credit card with no credit check?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>No. Card issuers will still run a credit check to confirm your identity and check your credit history.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Should I choose a secured credit card or a cash advance app?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Cash advance apps can be a more affordable option than secured credit cards, since they charge 0% and some (Bree and Nyble) don't charge mandatory fees. They also have lenient eligibility criteria. 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You will get it back once you pay off your balance in full and close the account.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is the credit limit on a secured credit card in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The credit limit is the same amount as the security deposit you provide. 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