Firstcard: Credit Builder Card 4+

Earn cashback and high APY

Firstcard, Inc.

    • 4.3 • 181 Ratings
    • Free

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Description

Firstcard® Secured Credit Builder Card helps everyone build credit no matter who they are, where they are from, or their credit history. Firstcard primarily focuses on serving immigrants, foreigners, non-US citizens, international students, first-generation college students, and first-time credit builders in the US who are often denied credit due to the limited access to credit-building tools provided by traditional banks. Members can build credit, open a credit card and a bank account, earn cash back, and grow savings — all within a single platform. Firstcard is on a mission to democratize credit for all.

BUILD YOUR CREDIT SCORE EARLY AND SAFELY
- Build your credit score every time you spend
- Accepts immigrants, international students, foreigners, and non-US citizens without an SSN¹– apply with a passport
- No credit check or hard inquiry
- No overspending
- No interest, overdraft fee, late payment fee, or account minimum requirement
- We can approve your credit card application regardless of your credit history¹
- We report to all 3 major credit bureaus: TransUnion®, Equifax® and Experian®
- Applying for Firstcard does not impact your credit score

EARN CASHBACK² EVERY TIME YOU SPEND
- Earn up to 15% Merchant Cashback at 29,000 partner merchants
- Earn up to 10% Random Cashback on all qualifying purchases
- Get an additional 1% cashback on all qualifying purchases with Firstcard+³

GROW YOUR MONEY OVER TIME
- Firstcard Standard members can earn 0.75% Annual Percentage Yield⁴ (APY)
- Firstcard+ members can earn 2.00% APY
- Firstcard Premium members can earn 4.00% APY
(The national average interest rate on savings accounts is 0.45% APY⁵

EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
- Accept immigrants, international students, foreigners, and non-US citizens without an SSN¹
- Have no credit score or low credit score? No problem. We can approve your credit card application regardless of your credit history.

SECURITY AND SUPPORT YOU CAN TRUST
- Your money is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 through Regent Bank, member FDIC.
- The Firstcard credit card is issued pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Inc.
- Our team is based in the US and we are headquartered in Silicon Valley.


Disclaimer:
The Firstcard credit cards are issued by Regent Bank, pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Inc. Firstcard is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Regent Bank; Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance up to $250,000 per qualified customer account on a "pass-through" basis; FDIC insurance only covers failure of insured depository institutions. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through FDIC deposit insurance to apply.

¹Valid for 18+ and subject to account approval.

²Merchant Cashback: The amount of cashback is determined by the transaction and participating merchants. Random Cashback: Users will receive up to 10% of random cashback on qualifying purchases. Cashback is awarded within 7 days of the eligible transaction posting to your account. Accounts must be open at the time cashback rewards are being awarded or cashback will be forfeited. No minimum balance required to earn cashback. See firstcard.app/random-cashback-policy.

³Firstcard+ customers will earn an additional 1% unlimited cashback on all eligible credit card purchases. Exclusions apply. Cashback rewards are not earned on ATM withdrawals, P2P transfers, purchases of gift cards or other cash equivalents, and certain other types of transactions as determined by Firstcard.

⁴APY for the Deposit Account is variable and may change at any time. The disclosed APY is effective as of November 2024. Account fees may reduce earnings. Users with no SSN or ITIN on file are not currently eligible to earn interest. No minimum balance is required.

⁵Source: According to the FDIC, the national average interest rate on savings accounts is 0.45% APY (as of October 21, 2024). https://www.fdic.gov/resources/bankers/national-rates/.

What’s New

Version 2.3.48

At Firstcard, we’re constantly improving our app to give you a better experience. This release includes bug fixes and overall app improvements. Turn on automatic updates to always have the best and latest version.

Ratings and Reviews

4.3 out of 5
181 Ratings

181 Ratings

Isabellabelabella ,

Must have, revolutionary and easy!!

First Card has revolutionized the way I manage my finances. From the moment I signed up, I was impressed by its user-friendly interface and seamless integration. Whether I'm tracking expenses or making purchases, everything is just a few taps away, saving me time and hassle. What sets First Card apart is its commitment to security. With advanced security features, I feel confident in every transaction, knowing my information is protected. Additionally, their customer service team has been incredibly helpful whenever I've had questions or concerns. Overall, First Card offers a top-notch banking experience that's convenient, secure, and reliable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a modern payment solution!!

Jade2925 ,

Impossible to close account + subscription

The app suddenly went from free to requiring a monthly subscription, thus I wanted to close my account. I am not going to pay monthly for what is essentially a debit card with extra hassle. In the time before the subscription was to take effect, I had numerous issues trying to close my account. I even contacted customer support and they we not helpful at all, telling me to do things I had already tried. I finally had a balance of $0 after waiting ages for the automatic payment to process, then I earned $0.01 of interest and couldn’t close my account because of it!!!! To get rid of this one cent I had to transfer in more money from my bank account so that I could transfer it all out. But then some of that money disappeared when I got charged the subscription fee since I have been unsuccessful in closing my account!!

Seems like this company is making it as hard to close one’s account as possible so that they can rip people off by charging their subscription fee. Definitely would not recommend this “credit card”.

Developer Response ,

Hi Jade2925,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We want to clarify that we never intend to make closing an account difficult and we certainly don’t charge fees unfairly.

To ensure a smooth account closure, we require accounts to have a $0 balance, which includes any accrued interest. We understand that this process may have been frustrating, and we sincerely apologize if our support team’s guidance didn’t resolve your concerns as quickly as you had hoped.

Regarding the subscription, we understand that this change may have been frustrating. Like any business, we need to be financially sustainable in order to continue providing our services. While we started as a free platform, we introduced the subscription to ensure we can keep improving and offering valuable features to our users. We are not a nonprofit, and these changes help us continue operating and supporting our customers in the best way possible.

We truly regret any inconvenience this caused and appreciate your patience. If you’re still having trouble, please reach out to our support team at [email protected], and we’d be happy to assist you further.

Best,
Firstcard Team

jessicaxnguyen ,

Really helps me not overspend

I recently opened a credit card with Firstcard and I love it! I appreciate the fact that I can deposit money into my account and that’s all I can spend. This feature is really helpful because it allows me to not overspend and be more frugal about what I’m spending every month.

The nice layout of the app is another benefit because it’s really easy to navigate it and it’s nice on the eye. Overall I really have been enjoying my Firstcard and have been recommending it to friends.

App Privacy

The developer, Firstcard, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Identifiers

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Purchases
  • Financial Info
  • Contact Info
  • User Content
  • Search History
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Location
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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