What credit cards are under Merrick Bank?

The highest credit limit for Merrick Bank is $3,000, for the Merrick Bank Secured Card. The actual credit limit for this card is determined by the amount a cardholder puts down for the card’s required security deposit, which starts at $200.

Merrick Bank does not disclose its highest credit limit for the unsecured Merrick Bank Credit Card. The card does set an initial credit limit ranging from $550 to $1,350 upon approval, though. The information on your application will determine where within the range your exact credit limit will be.... read full answer

Fortunately, the initial credit limit you receive with the Merrick Bank Credit Card may only be for the short-term, thanks to the card’s “Double Your Line” feature. After you use the Merrick Bank Credit Card and pay at least the minimum amount due on time for the first seven months you have the card, you’ll be eligible for the double credit line increase.

Yes, the Merrick Bank Secured Card does a hard pull. You can apply for it with bad (300+) credit, though.

You can check if you prequalify for the Merrick Bank Secured Card on Merrick Bank’s website, which will not affect your credit score as it will be a soft pull. However, if you do prequalify and want to get the card, you will need to submit an actual application which will result in a hard pull.... read full answer

Ultimately, it is worth noting that a hard pull usually causes an applicant's credit score to drop by 5-10 points. Most people’s scores bounce back within 3-6 months with responsible credit management, but it can take up to 12 months. You can learn more about how to minimize the credit score damage by reading this article.

The Merrick Bank annual fee is $0 - $72 for the first year and $0 after that, depending on the card and the applicant's creditworthiness. Merrick Bank credit cards may also charge cardholders monthly fees, starting with the second year an account is open. For context, the average annual fee among new credit card offers from all issuers is currently $22, and most credit cards do not charge monthly fees.... read full answer

Merrick Bank Annual Fees

• Merrick Bank Credit Card: $0 - $72 1st yr, $0 after
• Merrick Bank Double Your Line® Secured Credit Card: $36 1st yr, $0 after
• Merrick Bank Classic Secured Credit Card: $36 1st yr, $0 after