Whether it’s a Gold or a Secured MasterCard, you’re guaranteed a credit card with the same rate – even if you’ve had credit problems in the past. If you’re approved for a Secured credit card, you’ll be required to provide affordable security funds – we’ll let you know if this is needed.
1Your Approval For a Credit Card is Guaranteed if:
If you're approved for a Secured credit card you'll need to provide security funds by cheque or money order (but we'll let you know if this is needed). A Secured credit card receives
Standard MasterCard benefits.
Using your Guaranteed credit card responsibly can help you build or strengthen your credit history. How? As you use your credit card and make monthly payments, we report your payment history to the credit bureaus every month. A good, consistent payment history helps build and strengthen your credit history. Just make sure you pay at least your minimum monthly balance on time each month.
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In addition, we have a number of checkpoints to ensure your identity stays safe during the application process. If we're unable to confirm your identity during the application process, you'll need to go into the Canada Post outlet and provide further identification.