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Citi® Secured Mastercard®
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Citi® Secured Mastercard®

A no-annual-fee credit-building card from Citi.

Cash back only
Annual fee
No annual fee
Welcome bonus
None
Min spend
N/A
Recommended credit
New or rebuilding credit
Network
Mastercard
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Rates, fees, and full terms are set by Citi and can change. See current rates & fees on the issuer’s site, and always confirm the latest terms before applying.

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Offer last verified July 24, 2026. How we verify.

Is this card right for you?

✓ Best for

someone rebuilding credit who wants a card that reports to all three bureaus.

⚠ Think twice if

you would rather chase elevated bonus categories than earn one flat rate.

Earning rates

No rewards, but no annual fee

Best ways to earn & redeem

Use it as a flat-rate everyday card, since it earns the same on every purchase, and pair it with bonus-category cards for groceries, dining, and travel.

When you cash in, take the rewards as cash back or a statement credit, worth a flat 1 cent each. We value every point at a flat 1 cent, so treat any transfer upside as a bonus rather than the baseline — see what your points are really worth.

Features & benefits

Refundable security deposit from $200 sets your credit limit
Access to a free FICO score and Citi tools
Reports to all three credit bureaus
A path to building credit with a major issuer

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Pairs well with

The Citi® Secured Mastercard® earns a flat rate on everything, so pair it with a category card or two to earn more where you spend the most.

How does it rank for your spending?

Every card is ranked by what it actually returns on the way you spend. Run your numbers and see where the Citi® Secured Mastercard® lands.

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