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SchoolsFirstChecked Oct 4, 2026

Share-Secured Mastercard

No annual fee. Purchase APR 13.90%.

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What it's worth

Yearly value in dollars: rewards and credits minus the annual fee, for three ways of spending. First year includes any welcome bonus.
SpendingFirst yearAfter
Light spender$0$0
Typical spender$0$0
Heavy spender$0$0
The spending each assumes, a month
  • Light spender: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500
  • Typical spender: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250
  • Heavy spender: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500

Estimates from the published terms above, as checked Oct 4, 2026; not advice. How we value cards

How it compares

  • Lower top APR than about 95% of the 577 cards we track.
  • No annual fee, like about 90% of the 49 cards on our Secured list (see the list).

Shares rounded to 5 points. Fees and APRs as stated; value for our typical spender. Method

Rates and fees

Rates and fees for the Share-Secured Mastercard, each with its source
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Benefits

  • Mastercard ID Theft Protection provides free identity theft monitoring and alerts, emergency wallet replacement, and identity theft resolution services.
  • Access to Priceless experiences and adventures for Mastercard cardholders.
  • Live Nation pre-sale and preferred ticketing for select festivals and venues.
  • Rental car
  • Other

Questions

What is the annual fee?
$0 Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
Yes: 2% of the transaction in U.S. dollars.. schoolsfirstfcu.org, since Sep 29, 2026
What is the purchase APR?
13.90% APR schoolsfirstfcu.org, since Sep 29, 2026

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