Fifth Third Secured Card Review

Fifth Third Secured Card is a secured credit card credit card issued by Fifth Third Secured Card. 

Secured cards are credit cards that require a refundable deposit before you qualify for a line of credit. These cards are often used to build the credit of consumers with with poor credit or little credit history.

Good for building credit. This card is designed to help you build your credit. So you may qualify even if you have limited or poor credit. The minimum credit score to apply is 300.

Accepts cosigners. Fifth Third Secured Card is one of the few credit card issuers that allows applicants to include a cosigner, which improves the approval chances of people with not-so-great credit.

Credit limit. This card has a credit limit of up to $300 to $5,000. The credit limit will match the initial deposit amount.

If you're wondering whether Fifth Third Secured Card is the right card for you, read on. This is everything you need to know to make a good choice.

Is there a Fifth Third Secured Card cash back or rewards program?

No, Fifth Third Secured Card does not offer a rewards program.

Fifth Third Secured Card Rewards

Rewards rate (all purchases)	N/A
Max rewards rate	N/A
Annual rewards limit	N/A
Signup Bonus ($)	N/A

What are the Fifth Third Secured Card benefits?

Fifth Third Secured Card provides the following benefits:

• Emergency Support
• Extended Warranty Protection
• Fraud Liability
• Price Protection
• Cellular Telephone Protection
• Travel Assistance
• ID Theft Protection
• Reports to major credit bureaus

What are the relevant APRs for Fifth Third Secured Card?

Fifth Third Secured Card has a variable purchase APR starting at 25.49% . The card has a variable balance transfer APR starting at 25.49% .

It also has a variable cash advance APR starting at 24.99% .

What are the Fifth Third Secured Card fees?

$24 Annual Fee. Fifth Third Secured Card charges an annual fee of $24.

3% Foreign transaction fees. Fifth Third Secured Card charges a foreign transaction fee of 3%. For example, if you spend $2,000 on a week vacation abroad you would pay a foreign transaction fee of $60. If you travel abroad you may want to leave this card at home and apply for one that doesn't charge a foreign transaction fee.

The following fees apply to Fifth Third Secured Card:

Fifth Third Secured Card Fees

Fees	Amount
Annual Fee	$24
Foreign Transaction Fee	3%
Balance Transfer Fee	4%
Minimum Balance Transfer Fee	$5
Late Payment Fee	$38

Does Fifth Third Secured Card report your account activity to credit bureaus?

Fifth Third Secured Card reports your account activity to the following credit reporting agencies:

• Equifax
• Experian
• Transunion

Making regular and on-time payments on a credit card that reports your account activity to credit bureaus will demonstrate that you consistently manage debt well and can help increase your credit scores.

How to apply for Fifth Third Secured Card

• Visit the Fifth Third Secured Card website.
• Fill in the application form. You will typically need to provide general financial information, such as your Social Security Number, address, annual income, and source of employment.
• Check the information is accurate and submit your application.
• If you're denied click here to find out why your application may have been rejected and what you can do about it.