Easy Approval Credit Cards: They’re All the Rage
Sunday, December 13th, 2009If you haven’t heard of easy approval credit cards, then let me explain. These credit cards are, as their name suggests, easy to obtain. If you have been denied recently for a “standard” credit card, you may actually be approved for an easy approval credit card.
Both First Bank of Delaware and Urban Trust Bank offer easy approval cards. First Bank of Delaware offers the Tribute Gold MasterCard and Urban Trust Bank offers the Salute Visa card. However, with a few quick clicks on the internet, you will come up with a multitude of companies that offer similar credit cards.
Credit cards like the Tribute Gold MasterCard and Salute Visa card are more easily obtainable because the credit score required is lower than for more “high profile” credit card companies. These easy approval credit card companies will review your credit rating, employment status, current income, and how long you have been at your present residence.
You may be wondering right now why some credit card companies are offering these types of credit cards. Well, it’s pretty simple really. These companies understand that many consumers, especially in these financially difficult times, have below-average credit scores and to not offer these consumers credit cards would mean disregarding a large section of the country’s purchasing population. Additionally, the younger portion of our population may have lower credit scores because they have not yet had the opportunity to build a credit history.
The “standard” credit card and the easy approval credit card offer virtually the same benefits. In addition, the easy approval credit card will allow an opportunity for the card holder to build his or her credit rating through the proper and wise handling of this credit card.
Of course, as with almost anything in life that comes easily, there can be a down-side. In this particular case, the down-side is that there are normally higher fees and charges associated with these cards, as well as, substantial annual fees, monthly fees, one-time setup charges, over-limit fees, and higher annual percentage rates (APRs).
You should only apply for an easy approval credit card if you have been denied a “standard” credit card recently. It is imperative that you be sure you will be able to pay the monthly minimum due every month and on time.
A secured credit card may be an option for you if you feel that you will be unable to keep up with the payments of an easy approval credit card. One benefit of secured credit cards is that you may only spend the amount which you have “deposited” for use. In other words, you deposit money to be loaded onto the card and that, then, becomes your credit limit.
In conclusion, it is better to apply for a “standard” credit card if you feel you can qualify, because you will bypass all the added charges and higher fees of an easy approval credit card. However, do go ahead and apply for an easy approval credit card if you have been turned down for a “standard” credit card within the past six months. Whenever applying for any type of credit card, be sure you can make the payments on time.
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