Maria Adams, Credit Cards Moderator
@m_adams
The Capital One Platinum Secured deposit requirement is $49, $99 or $200. You will find out the exact deposit amount you’re required to put down after you get approved because the decision depends on Capital One’s review of your credit history, income and debt obligations. However, everyone who’s approved gets a $200 credit line. So, Capital One Platinum Secured is only partially secured.
That’s one way this card is unique. Most other secured cards require your deposit when you apply. Most secured cards won’t give you a spending limit that’s higher than your deposit, either.
How to Get a Higher Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Limit
Regardless what deposit you’re required to make, you can put down more to get a corresponding bump in your spending power but only before opening your account. You can’t add to your deposit after account opening. But you’ll be automatically considered for a higher limit in as little as 6 months, without adding to your deposit.
Of course, paying the Capital One Platinum Secured’s deposit isn’t the only requirement you have to meet the get the card.
Other Capital One Platinum Secured Requirements
- Credit score.
This is a pretty low bar to meet. You can get this card even with bad credit or no credit at all. But Capital One may reject your application if there are serious negative entries on your credit report, such as a pending bankruptcy. However, if you have bad credit, you’re more likely to have to pay a $200 deposit than you are with fair credit. - Income.
You will also need to provide proof of income, for Capital One to see that you will be able to make your monthly minimum payments. - Lower debt.
You can certainly be approved with debt. But the less you have, the better. If you already have to pay a lot of other bills every month, Capital One probably will want you to deposit more to be sure they can get their money back if you don’t pay off your card.
This is a good card for people who need to build or rebuild their credit. It’s unique in the fact that it can be partially secured, with a credit line greater than the deposit. Plus, there’s a $0 annual fee, so, even if you don’t use the card, you can still build credit for free. To top it off, you can get a higher credit line by paying on time and eventually graduate to an unsecured card.
Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card
Patrick Murphy, WalletHub Analyst
@stpatrick1982
$49, $99 or $200. Depends on your credit history. They’ll tell you what is it if/when you get approved. No matter what, you’ll start with a $200 credit limit.
John Wittgap, WalletHub Analyst
@j.wittg
Really depends on your credit history. They'll tell you when you get approved, but it can be $49, $99 or $200 dollars.
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How can I pay my Capital One Platinum Secured card deposit?
You can pay your Capital One Platinum Secured card deposit online or by contacting Capital One customer service. Please note that security deposits can either come from a checking or savings account. Capital One does not accept mailed checks, money orders, or cashier's checks.
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To get a Capital One Platinum Secured card security deposit refund, you will need to close your account and pay your balance in full. Alternatively, you can earn it back as statement credit by using your card responsibly and graduating to an unsecured card.
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