Secured Credit Card

Rates as low as 14.24% APR

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Secured Credit Card

Use a BECU Secured Credit Card to help establish or reestablish your credit, plus enjoy great benefits.

Secured Card Benefits

Credit Score

Build Your Credit

A BECU Secured Credit Card can help you establish a good credit profile and may improve your overall score.1 A Secured Credit Card is a great first step if you're looking to get approved for larger forms of credit in the future.

Money

Get a Credit Card with a Deposit

Access the benefits of using a credit card, such as car rental, travel benefits, fraud protection, and more with a one-time cash security deposit.

Rates as Low As

14.24
%
APR
Secured Credit Card
Variable Rate³
APR Effective 9/1/2024

How Do Secured Credit Cards Work?

Secure credit cards are like any other credit card. The difference is that you must make a cash security deposit for the credit card to a BECU savings account to be held for the duration of the secured credit card. A security deposit is not money you can draw from for your payments. Instead, think of it like the security deposit you give your landlord when you rent an apartment.

Using Credit Responsibly Helps Your Financial Health

A BECU Secured Credit Card gives you the tools to improve your financial health:

Credit Score

Establish a healthy credit profile with timely payments

Calendar / Date

Option to set up recurring payments so you never miss a due date.

Transfer

Consolidate your higher interest debts into one low interest rate

credit card or debit card

Avoid missed payments when your card expires with Automatic Bill Updater

Our Same Great Cards, Secured

We offer both a Secured Low Rate Credit Card and a Secured Cash Back Credit Card. Select the card that fits your lifestyle.

Secured Low Rate Credit Card

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  • No annual fee3
  • Enjoy rates as low as 14.24% APR*
  • Get a 0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases within the first year and balance transfers within 90 days of account opening. After which rates range from 14.24% to 25.24% variable APR.2
  • No balance transfer fees
  • No cash advance fees
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Travel and security perks

Secured Cash Back Credit Card

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  • 1.5% Unlimited Cash Back
  • No annual fee3
  • Unlimited 1.5% cash back4
  • You could get a $100 bonus after you spend $2,000 on purchases within 90 days of account opening5
  • No balance transfer fees
  • No cash advance fees
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Travel and security perks

Secured Credit Card Perks

A BECU Secured Credit Card includes the same additional benefits of the Low Rate Credit Card and the Cash Back Credit Card.

Enjoy Peace of Mind

  • Travel and emergency assistance services
  • Worldwide automatic travel accident insurance
  • Extended warranty protection
  • Roadside dispatch

Robust Security Features

  • Credit card fraud alerts
  • Stay informed of identity theft with NortonLifeLockTM ID Navigator
  • Contactless tap technology credit card
  • EMV security chip

Choose Your Secured Credit Card Design

Are you a proud Husky, Cougar, or Boeing employee? Show your pride with one of our iconic credit card designs.

BECU WSU Credit Card
BECU UW Credit Card
BECU Boeing Commercial Credit Card
BECU Boeing Defense Credit Card

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Unsecured cards are traditional credit cards that rely on a cardholder having an established credit history and do not require a security deposit.
  • Secured cards are credit cards that require a security deposit and have lower credit limits than other cards.

Secured credit cards can help improve your credit score. Using a credit card regularly and making payments each month helps you establish or rebuild your credit. Your secured credit card usage is reportable to credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) and is factored into your overall credit score.

Yes. You always need to make a monthly payment any time you have a charge to your credit card. The security deposit is not to be used for regular payment.

You can. The security deposit on your secured credit card is fully refunded after you apply for, qualify for, and receive an unsecured credit card.

Yes. To car rental agencies, the secured credit card is just a credit card.

$250 to $10,000 depending on approved credit limit.

Similar to an unsecured credit card, a missed payment with a secured credit card will result in a late fee, plus additional interest charges. Missing payments may also negatively impact your credit score.

$250 - $10,000 depending on the approved credit limit.

To apply for this card, you'll need to call us directly at 844-232-8562 or stop by a BECU Location. If you are looking for a business credit card, see our business credit cards page for more information.

Members can log in to Online Banking and select Check Loan Status from the tabbed options.

If your application is approved and all required documents have been obtained, your credit card will arrive in the mail within 5-7 business days. To request a PIN, call 888-886-0083 and follow the instructions. PIN changes may be requested 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are effective immediately.

Compare Our Cards

Secured Credit Card

BECU Low Rate Credit Card
BECU Cash Back Credit Card

Current Card

For cardholders with little to no credit history who want to build their credit score.

  • Choose between a secured Low Rate Card or secured Cash Back Card
  • Approval is often easier (although not guaranteed)
  • No annual, cash advance, and balance transfer fees3

Cash Back Credit Card

BECU Cash Back Credit Card

About Cash Back Card

For cardholders who prefer cash back rewards and pay off their balance monthly.

  • Unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases4
  • You could earn a $100 cash back bonus after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening5
  • No annual, cash advance, and balance transfer fees3

Low Rate Credit Card

BECU Low Rate Credit Card

About Low Rate Card

For cardholders who carry a balance from month to month and are looking for the lowest interest rate possible.

  • Rates as low as 14.24% variable APR
  • 0% Introductory APR for your first 12 months, after which your rate will range from 14.24% - 25.24% variable APR.2
  • No annual, cash advance, and balance transfer fees3

1Approval subject to BECU membership, credit approval and other underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify. Credit Card programs, services, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Contact BECU for the most current information. Your APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Please refer to the Credit and Security Agreement for the terms and conditions, fees, and charges, and other information regarding your credit card account. A secured credit card requires a collateral deposit equal to the approved credit limit. The funds will be held in an interest-bearing savings account with BECU and will be refunded to the cardholder upon voluntary closure of the credit card or if the secured credit card is replaced by a traditional BECU credit card product. The funds used to secure the collateral may be used to pay off any balance owed on the secured credit card in the event you default the account. Other fees may apply.

2 0% Introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on purchases for twelve (12) months from date of account opening, and 0% introductory APR on balance transfers for twelve (12) months when completed within ninety (90) days of account opening. After that your APR will range from 14.24% to 25.24% variable APR, based on your credit worthiness and product selection. This APR will vary with the market based with Prime Rate.

Introductory offers not available for BECU student credit cards. Introductory offer for balance transfers is from date of transfer, when transfers are completed within 90 days of account opening. You may not make Balance Transfers payable to cash, to you, to any individual, to a deposit account, or to any BECU loan account and, if you do make any such Balance Transfer, BECU reserves the right to convert the transaction to a Cash Advance.

Special Notice About Balance Transfers: Once your 12-month 0% introductory purchase APR or your 12-month 0% introductory balance transfer APR ends, there is no grace period on your balance transfers. If you take advantage of this balance transfer offer, you will be charged interest on purchases unless your purchase APR is at a promotional 0% APR. To avoid interest on new purchases after your transfer a balance, you must pay all balances on your account, including balances you transfer under this offer, in full by the first payment due date.

3BECU's credit card rates in effect as of 9/1/2024 range from 14.24% to 27.24.% variable APR and are subject to change without notice. The actual APR will be determined when you apply and will be based on your credit worthiness.

4Cash advances and cash like transactions do not qualify as purchases.

5$100 CASH BACK AFTER SPENDING $2,000 IN PURCHASES WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS from account opening: This offer is not available to either (i) current cardholders of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardholders of this credit card who received a new cardholder bonus for this credit card within the last 12 months, (iii) individuals who currently have a Traditional or Points Rewards credit card and switch to a Cash Back Rewards credit card, or (iv) to individuals who have opened a different Cash Back Rewards account within the previous 12 months. You will receive $100 cash back credit which you must redeem. To qualify and receive your bonus, you must make purchases totaling $2,000 or more in the first three (3) months from account opening. ("Purchases" do not include balance transfers, cash advances, traveler's cheques, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers, or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, racetrack wagers, or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, any fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) After qualifying, please allow up to 30 days for bonus to post to your cash back balance. To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment.