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concora Milestone Mastercard Review: Unsecured Card for Rebuilding Poor Credit

The Milestone Mastercard offers an unsecured path to rebuilding poor credit, but its exceptionally high fees and APR make it a costly last resort. Read our review to see if it's the right (or only) option for your credit-building journey.

Annual Fee$175.00
Sign-up BonusNot applicable
Rewards RateNot applicable
Regular APR
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases 35.9%
APR for Cash Advances 35.9%
Other Fees
Monthly Fee $0 the first year (billed $0 each month); $150 annually thereafter (billed $12.50 each month)
Cash Advance Fee $5 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater (not to exceed $100)
Foreign Transaction Fee 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
Late Payment Fee Up to $41
Overlimit Fee Up to $41
Returned Payment Fee Up to $41
Minimum Interest Charge If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.00.

Overview

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Helps build credit

Things to consider

  • High annual and recurring fees
  • No intro APR period
  • High regular APR
  • No rewards
  • No sign-up bonus
  • Foreign transaction fees apply

Benefits

Drawbacks

Decision Guidance

Summary

The Milestone Mastercard receives a 'Very Poor' overall rating of 0.5/5.0. This card is a textbook example of a high-cost, low-value product designed for the subprime market, serving as a last resort for individuals with poor credit. Its extremely hi...