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Credit One Bank American Express® for Rebuilding Credit Review: High Fees to Build Credit

Our review of the Credit One Bank American Express® for Rebuilding Credit examines if its cash back and Amex network perks justify the notable annual fees, or if there are more cost-effective ways to build your credit.

Annual Fee$99.00
Rewards Rate1% Cash Back
Regular APR
29.74% (variable rate)

Overview

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Low credit score requirement
  • Cashback on purchases
  • Retail protection
  • Access to network-specific offers

Things to consider

  • Annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • No sign-up bonus
  • No intro APR period
  • Limited rewards categories

Benefits

Drawbacks

Decision Guidance

Summary

The Credit One Bank American Express® for Rebuilding Credit card earns a very poor overall rating of 0.5 out of 5.0. This card consistently underperforms across nearly all critical aspects that matter to consumers, especially its target audience: ind...