http://www.unsecuredcardpick.com/credit-card/apply-for-a-credit-card/ Before you apply for a credit card en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Secured credit card or unsecured credit card - that is the question Before you apply for a credit card it is important to know what your needs are and what your limitations are. If you do not have a credit history or a bad credit score, you'll most likely need to begin with a secured card, which is a great way to begin establishing or reestablishing your credit. When you apply for a credit card that is secured, you'll need to to deposit money in a savings account or certificate of deposit (CD) in your name. This money will earn interest, but it must remain in your account to serve as security for your card. You may use your card wherever Visa credit cards are welcome as long as you don't exceed your deposited amount. If your credit is in good standing then an unsecured credit card is the answer. Designed to meet your everyday needs, an unsecured credit card allows you more purchasing power than you may have in your bank. When you apply for a credit card, an unsecured Visa credit card is ideal. Visa offers financial security and freedom. When you apply for a credit card it is important to know the difference between these two basic cards. Unsecured cards are great, but they limit your spending power. Secured cards allow you to spend as much as whatever your credit limit is set at. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT