I am a grad student with no job and serious bad credit. What are the odds of me getting a secured credit card just for travel?

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I am a grad student with no job, no bank account and serious bad credit. What are the odds of me getting a secured credit card just for travel? Any recommendations? Is it hopeless?

Answered on February 26, 2013 | Updated on February 26th, 2013

Tags: Bad Credit, MasterCard, Secured Cards, Student

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A secured credit card is a good option for you. You will need to deposit around $200 to get the card and this amount will be equal to your credit limit. Another option is applying for a student credit card.

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