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Credit One Bank Platinum Visa

Credit One Bank · Fair Credit review

Reviewed by ClearValue Editorial Team · Schumer Box terms as of
Best for Applicants rebuilding credit who want an
ClearValue score
60/100
Niche / conditional

Applicants rebuilding credit who want an unsecured card that still earns something — no security deposit and 1% cash bac

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Annual fee

$75

Charged each renewal year

Ongoing APR

Approx. 29.74% variable — verify at creditonebank.com

Variable — verify the current range at the issuer

As of July 8, 2026

Best for

Applicants rebuilding credit who want an unsecured card that still earns something — no security deposit and 1% cash back on eligible purchases, which is rare in the bad-credit unsecured tier. Pre-qualification is available with no hard pull, and it reports to all three bureaus.

Not for

Anyone who can qualify for a no-fee builder (the Chime Card or Discover it Secured) — Credit One's fees are steep — and anyone who plans to carry a balance, given the ~29.74% variable APR.

The catch

The annual fee is $75 in year one and $99 after, which is high relative to every other builder option and reduces your effective credit limit in the first year. The 1% cash back is a genuine perk for the tier, but only pays off if you pay in full every month. Verify the current fee and APR at creditonebank.com.

Card facts

Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.

Product specs

Annual fee
$75
Ongoing APR
Approx. 29.74% variable — verify at creditonebank.com
Schumer Box verified
July 8, 2026

How we scored this card

See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.

Effective rewards rate9 / 20
Fee structure8 / 20
Audience fit14 / 20
Transparency and trust14 / 20
Honest weakness named15 / 20
Total60 / 100 · Niche / conditional

Frequently asked

Is the Credit One Bank Platinum Visa's $75 annual fee worth it?

The Credit One Bank Platinum Visa charges a $75 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 8/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Applicants rebuilding credit who want an unsecured card that still earns something — no security deposit and 1% cash back on eligible purchases, which is rare in the bad-credit unsecured tier. Pre-qualification is available with no hard pull, and it reports to all three bureaus.

What APR does the Credit One Bank Platinum Visa charge?

Approx. 29.74% variable — verify at creditonebank.com. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.

Who is the Credit One Bank Platinum Visa best for?

Applicants rebuilding credit who want an unsecured card that still earns something — no security deposit and 1% cash back on eligible purchases, which is rare in the bad-credit unsecured tier. Pre-qualification is available with no hard pull, and it reports to all three bureaus.

Who should skip the Credit One Bank Platinum Visa?

Anyone who can qualify for a no-fee builder (the Chime Card or Discover it Secured) — Credit One's fees are steep — and anyone who plans to carry a balance, given the ~29.74% variable APR.

How did ClearValue score the Credit One Bank Platinum Visa?

Credit One Bank Platinum Visa scored 60/100 — "Niche / conditional". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.

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This is an independent editorial review. This page carries no partner link and earns nothing from what you read here — our scoring is never influenced by compensation, and reflects only our published rubric. When you use our match tool, we may be paid by a partner (CardRatings) if you continue with a card from there. See our methodology and disclosure.
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