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TD Cash Secured Credit Card Review: Earn Rewards While Building Credit

Looking to build credit and earn rewards? Our TD Cash Secured Credit Card review breaks down how you can earn cash back while establishing your credit history.

Annual Fee$29.00
Regular APR
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases: 26.49% variable APR
APR for Balance Transfers: 26.49% variable APR
APR for Cash Advances: 28.74% variable APR
Rewards Rate3% and 2% Cash Back
Other Fees
Balance Transfer Fee: Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Minimum Interest Charge: $1
Cash Advance Fee: $10 or 5% of advance whichever amount is greater
Foreign Transaction Fee: 3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
Late Payment: Up to $40
Returned Payment: Up to $40

Overview

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Cashback on purchases
  • Builds credit with responsible use
  • Option to graduate to an unsecured card

Things to consider

  • Annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • Foreign transaction fees apply
  • Balance transfer fee

Benefits

Drawbacks

Decision Guidance

Summary

The TD Cash Secured Credit Card is a reasonable option for individuals with poor credit seeking to build or rebuild their credit, but it has several drawbacks that prevent it from being a top-tier choice. Its strengths lie in offering cash back rewar...