Bogdan Roberts, Credit Cards Moderator
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Yes, opensky is considered a major credit card. It is on the Visa network, so it benefits from extensive worldwide acceptance. However, if you're asking if opensky belongs to a major bank, then the answer would be no. The card is issued by Capital Bank, which is not one of the major credit card issuers.
One of the main points of attraction for opensky is the fact that it does not perform credit checks and is open to applicants with bad credit. Opening an opensky account requires a $200 refundable security deposit, at a minimum.
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