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PNC Secured Visa® Credit Card

Secured Secured
$0 Annual Fee
25.49% Variable Purchase APR
300+ Recommended FICO
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Rewards

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All Other Purchases
The PNC Secured Visa Credit Card does not earn any rewards or cash back on purchases; it is a credit-building secured card with no rewards program.
0x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Automatic Account Review for Upgrade
PNC periodically reviews secured card accounts in good standing and may automatically upgrade eligible cardholders to an unsecured credit card, returning the security deposit.
Financial Complimentary
Credit-Building Secured Card
The PNC Secured Visa requires a refundable security deposit that becomes the cardholder's credit limit, allowing individuals with no credit or damaged credit to build or rebuild their credit history through responsible use.
Financial Refundable security deposit
SCRA Interest Rate Reduction
Eligible active-duty servicemembers may receive a reduced APR of 6% on pre-service balances under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by contacting PNC with a copy of military orders.
Financial 6% APR cap for active-duty servicemembers
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
When the full rental cost is charged to the card and the primary rental insurance is declined, Visa provides collision damage waiver coverage for eligible rental vehicles.
Insurance Complimentary
Credit Bureau Reporting
PNC reports account activity to all three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion), helping cardholders establish or rebuild their credit history with responsible use.
Other Complimentary
24/7 Fraud Monitoring
PNC monitors card accounts around the clock and will alert cardholders if potentially suspicious or fraudulent transactions are detected.
Security Complimentary
Visa Zero Liability Protection
Cardholders are not held responsible for unauthorized charges made with their U.S.-issued card or account information, provided fraud is reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
Roadside Dispatch
Cardholders have access to Visa's pay-per-use roadside assistance program providing pre-negotiated rates for towing, tire changing, jump-starting, and other roadside services.
Travel Pay-per-use (no membership fee)

Interest Rates

Purchase APR25.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR25.49%
Cash Advance APR28.49%
Penalty APR32.49%
Min. Interest Charge$1.5

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Foreign Transaction Fee3%
Balance Transfer FeeEither $5 or 5% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 4% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $35
Returned Payment FeeUp to $35

Approval & Eligibility

300 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 300–669
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyEasy
Credit ProfileFair
Approval OddsVery Good
Decision Time1-3 days
Pre-QualificationNot available
Student EligibleYes
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $300 – $2,500

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Failure to make minimum payments, excessive cash advances, fraudulent activity, security deposit returned NSF
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
The PNC Secured Visa Card has no welcome bonus and no rewards program, so no bonus eligibility restrictions or spend interval rules apply. The card requires a refundable security deposit at account opening, and applicants must apply in person at a PNC Bank branch or be an existing PNC customer; there are no churning considerations as the card is a credit-building product not typically targeted by rewards optimizers. PNC does not publish formal velocity rules or card-family restrictions for its secured card product.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
PNC Bank complies with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, providing a reduced APR of 6% on pre-service balances for eligible active-duty servicemembers upon written request with a copy of military orders.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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APR 25.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
Min. FICO300+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeSecured
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