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OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card review

A solid secured card with no credit check and a low annual fee.

finder.com’s rating: 3.8 / 5.0

★★★★★

  • Get this card if you had credit difficulties in the past or if you have no credit history.
  • Pick something else if you want an unsecured card or you don’t want to pay an annual fee.
  • Apply with no or poor credit.
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Megan Horner
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$35

Annual fee

18.14%

Purchase APR (variable)

300

Recommended credit score

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Annual fee$35
Welcome offerN/A
RewardsN/A
Purchase APR18.14% variable
Balance transfer APRN/A
Minimum Credit Score300
IssuerVisa

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Megan Horner is the banking and credit cards Group Publisher at Finder. She's passionate about helping you find the best credit cards and bank accounts to meet your financial needs — whether that's earning great rewards or improving your credit score. Megan's expertise has been spotlighted on Lifehacker, CreditCards.com, American Banker and featured on news broadcasts across the country. Before working at Finder, Megan worked at Credit Karma and QuinStreet.

Expert review

The OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card has a $35 annual fee and comes with a 18.14% variable purchase and cash advance APR — a lower interest rate than you’ll find with most other secured cards. You can open an account with a deposit between $200 and $3,000, which will serve as your credit limit.

What makes this card really stand out is its consumer friendliness. On top of that, it doesn’t check your credit history when considering your approval and carries a low annual fee. This makes it a great choice for those with poor credit and those with no prior credit history, or those who simply may need a bit of breathing room after opening the account.

Like most secured cards, the bank will cover any account defaults with your security deposit. But the OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card allows greater control over your credit line compared to many secured cards, leading us to rank this card on our Best of 2020 list.

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How to apply for the OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card

  1. Select Apply now.
  2. Fill out all of the required information.
  3. Read through and accept the terms and conditions. Click Submit.
  4. You will be notified via email that your application has been sent.

What credit score do I need?

You can apply with a poor credit score or with no credit history. Capital Bank won’t do a credit pull, but you’re not guaranteed approval just by applying.

What should I know before I apply?

To apply for the card, you must be at least 18 years old and a US resident.

When you fill out the application, you’ll need to provide information such as:

  • Your name and contact details.
  • Social Security number and date of birth.
  • Your annual income and monthly housing payment.
  • An ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.
  • Deposit information.

How long will it take to get my OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card?

You’ll get a decision on your application within a few minutes. Once approved, expect your card to arrive in the mail within seven to 10 business days.

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OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card benefits

  • Build your credit. Your card activity is reported monthly to the three major credit bureaus — TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. This means you can quickly build credit when you spend responsibly and pay your balance in full each month.
  • No credit check. There’s no pull on your credit when you apply, so you don’t have to worry about it affecting your credit score. The issuing bank, Capital Bank, only uses your ID during your application to confirm you are who you say you are.
  • Credit limit. Your deposit sets your credit line, which can be from $200 up to $3,000.
  • FDIC insured deposit. Get peace of mind, knowing your security deposit is FDIC insured.
  • Visa card. Get all of the standard Visa benefits, such as fraud protection and acceptance worldwide.
  • Email alerts. Sign up for alerts to get notified when payments are due or set up automatic payments online.

OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card drawbacks

  • Annual fee. The card comes with a $35 annual fee, charged to your balance as soon as you receive the card. This reduces your available credit limit until the fee is paid.
  • Foreign transaction fee. Every time you use your card when traveling abroad, you’ll pay an additional 3% of the transaction. That means $1,000 worth of purchases cost $30 in fees — nearly the cost of your annual fee.
  • Expedited shipping fee. If you want to get the card as fast as possible, be ready to pay a one-time $50 fee.

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Bottom line

This is a strong card for people with very little credit who want to rebuild their credit score. Since there’s no pull on your credit, the chances are high that you’ll be approved if you can show that you can afford the payments. Pay on time and watch your utilization levels and you’ll soon build your credit.

If you’re still unsure if this is the card for you, be sure to compare other secured credit card options and find the right one for you.

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11 Comments

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    Llewellyn
    June 22, 2019

    Is this facility available In South Africa??

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      Charisse
      June 23, 2019

      Hi Llewellyn,

      Thanks for reaching out to Finder.

      OpenSky secured Visa credit card is being offered by Capital Bank which is a privately held bank in Washington, D.C. so it is only available in the US as of this time.

      If you are looking for a secured credit card, you may want to check with your local banks and/or financial institutions in South Africa to see if they offer one.

      I hope this helps.

      Cheers,
      Charisse

      Reply
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    elle
    June 10, 2019

    Is the deposit refundable?

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      nikkiangco
      June 13, 2019

      Hi Elle,

      Thanks for getting in touch!

      Yes, the deposit is refundable. As it says on the page – your credit line depends on the cash you put down as a security deposit. So, if you default on payments, the bank uses that security deposit as collateral. As long as you pay on time, you’ll get your deposit back when you close the account.

      Hope this was helpful. Don’t hesitate to message us back if you have more questions.

      Best,
      Nikki

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    Jo
    May 14, 2019

    Haven’t received my card yet. Checking status.

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      Jeni
      May 14, 2019

      Hi Jo,

      Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.

      If you apply with OpenSky online, you will get a decision on your application within a few minutes. Once approved, expect your card to arrive in the mail within seven to 10 business days. If you are unsure if your application was approved, kindly contact their support team to check your application status.

      I hope this helps.

      Thank you and have a wonderful day!

      Cheers,
      Jeni

      Reply
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    Ryan
    March 10, 2019

    Open Sky Card Services does what they say they will do. If you apply and fund your secured Card, they will give you a secured credit card without checking your credit, and as long as you pay your minimum payment every month and keep your balances low your credit score will improve over time. I opened this card because I needed to start improving my credit score and aside from one of my payments being declined through user error (IE: don’t try to pay 77 cents from your PayPal balance towards your credit card bill, Paypal will not approve transfers of less than $1) I have been able to use the card to purchase what I need to and pay off the balances. Open Sky’s $35 annual fee is the most reasonable for people who have a poor credit score. Other Secured cards like First Premier have a $25-$95 processing fee, a $75-$125 first-year annual fee and an additional $120-$174 in fees each year thereafter, and a 36% regular APR. Open Sky’s APR is roughly 19.24%.

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    Henry
    March 6, 2019

    Hi,

    I have applied and gave $ before but had trouble taking photos and other info needed to finish processing. Can I send in the mail this info if once I apply and where do I send it and what info would be needed for my information to make sure it reaches the correct place so it would get process?

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      Jeni
      March 6, 2019

      Hi Henry,

      Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.

      You do not need to send or upload photos when applying for an OpenSky credit card. Kindly click on the Apply now button and you’ll be redirected to their official page to start your online application. The application page will just require you to enter all the numbers of the requirement documents like your SSN.

      I hope this helps.

      Thank you and have a wonderful day!

      Cheers,
      Jeni

      Reply
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