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A fintech lender whose Visa cards convert each statement balance into a fixed-rate installment loan with a set payoff date, issued through Cross River Bank. The structure swaps the open-ended revolving trap for forced amortization, which can genuinely help borrowers who carry balances. Cards have no annual or late fees.
Application Rules
- ▸Checking your rate is a soft pull; the hard inquiry happens only when you accept
- ▸Fair credit around 600 can qualify, with lines from $500 to $25,000
- ▸The headline $200 bonus requires opening a Rewards Checking Plus account, not just the card
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A card that turns every statement into a fixed-rate installment loan, with 1.5% back along the way.
$2 bonus (≈$2)AF: $0Rating: 5.5/10