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.
If you’re approved for a Secured credit card you’ll need to provide security funds through your bank’s online banking site or 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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Guaranteed Terms: To qualify for a Guaranteed MasterCard you must have reached the age of majority in the province or territory in which you reside; not have an existing Capital One account, not have applied for a Capital One account within the last 45 days, or had a Capital One account that wasnt in good standing; and provide security funds, if required, through your banks online banking site or by cheque or money order.
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.