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USAA Secured American Express® Credit Card Review: Build Credit With USAA Perks

Looking to build credit with USAA? Our review breaks down how the USAA Secured American Express® Card can help you establish your creditworthiness with responsible use and a refundable security deposit.

Annual Fee$0.00
Regular APR
26.40% Variable Regular APR, Opens dialog
Other Fees
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer and Cash Advance fee is 5% of each transaction amount.see note 1
There is a transaction fee of 5% of the amount of each Balance Transfer, Convenience Check and Cash Advance. The Cash Advance fee is waived when you transfer funds electronically from your USAA credit card to your USAA Bank deposit account.

Overview

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • No annual fee
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Reports to three credit bureaus

Things to consider

  • High regular APR
  • No sign-up bonus
  • No rewards

Benefits

Drawbacks

Decision Guidance

Summary

The USAA Secured American Express card is primarily a credit-building tool, and its overall rating reflects this focus. It earns a 2.6 out of 5.0. Its strengths lie in its accessibility (secured card), no annual fee, and reporting to three major cred...