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What is an Unsecured Credit Card? What is a Secured Credit Card? [Infographic]

Author: Sean P. Egen

March 30, 2021

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Infographic of unsecured vs secured credit cards

Unsecured and secured credit cards are the two main types of credit cards. This infographic by Credit One Bank highlights the differences and similarities between the two.

If you’re ready to apply for an unsecured credit card of your own, see if you Pre-Qualify for a Credit One Bank credit card. It takes less than a minute and won’t harm your credit score.

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After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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