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Secured

Part of Credit Cards

A secured credit card requires a deposit but still creates a monthly credit bill. Compare fees, interest and deposit requirements before applying. Credit reporting can help establish payment history, but a higher credit score is not promised. Preserve enough cash for essential expenses before tying up a deposit.

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Home Trust

Home Trust Secured Visa: Low Rate Option

A lower-interest pricing option in the Home Trust Secured Visa family with an annual fee. The cash deposit secures the account, while regular payments are still required.

Credit reporting
Monthly reporting to a credit bureau.
Provinces
Quebec excluded; complete province-by-province availability Not confirmed.
Repayment
Deposit does not replace monthly payments.
Security deposit and limit
CAD 500 to CAD 10,000; limit equals deposit.
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Home Trust

Home Trust Secured Visa: No Annual Fee Option

Deposit-secured card with monthly credit-bureau reporting. The deposit determines the limit but does not replace regular card payments.

Provinces
Quebec excluded; complete province-by-province availability Not confirmed.
Credit reporting
Monthly reporting to a credit bureau.
Requirements
Permanent Canadian resident, age of majority, not currently bankrupt.
Annual fee
CAD 0.
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Costs to compare

Compare annual fees, purchase interest, cash-advance charges and deposit-return conditions. The deposit is not a payment toward purchases.

Risks and restrictions

Missed payments can undermine credit-building. Confirm residency restrictions, including the Home Trust exclusion for Quebec.

Common questions

Does my deposit pay the card bill?

No. Regular monthly payments remain required.

Sources for this guidance

What to check before choosing secured

Borrowing costs

Check purchase, cash advance and balance transfer rates separately.

Net value

Compare the annual fee with rewards from your normal spending. Check caps, exclusions and redemption terms.

Eligibility and coverage

Confirm income requirements, credit criteria and insurance exclusions with the issuer.

Welcome offers may have spending deadlines and eligibility restrictions. Approval is never guaranteed.

Before you visit a provider

Confirm current fees, rates and eligibility directly with the provider. Product terms can change over time. A listed product is not a recommendation or a promise of approval.

Availability must be confirmed for your province or territory. If product-specific location or eligibility information is missing, it is not confirmed.

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