Credit Compound

Firstcard

A fintech focused on students and international newcomers, issuing a secured Mastercard through Regent Bank. Its core value is accepting applicants without an SSN, making it one of the few entry points into US credit for international students.

Application Rules

  • No SSN required: passport and visa documents are accepted for international applicants
  • No credit check; the deposit you fund is your limit
  • Subscription tiers from roughly $4 to $10 a month gate the APY and cashback levels

Tracked Firstcard Cards

Mastercard
Firstcard
Personal · $48 AF

One of the few US credit builders that accepts international students without an SSN.

Special bonusAF: $48Rating: 5.7/10