Firstcard: Credit Builder Card

Firstcard: Credit Builder Card

Earn cashback and high APY

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68 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 5 May 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 11, 2022
  • February 6, 2026

Features

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Build your credit history and earn rewards with a secured credit card designed for everyone, including immigrants and first-time credit users. Open a credit card, bank account, and grow savings all in one place. Earn cashback and competitive APY on your savings.

Build credit score safely
No credit check required
Earn cashback on purchases
Earn competitive APY on savings
Accepts immigrants and non-US citizens
FDIC-insured deposits
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What's New in Firstcard

2.3.61

February 6, 2026

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User reviews

High monthly fees, poor communication, fleecing of people attempting to build their credit

This card is absolutely closing on February 25, 2026, by the company’s own decision.

This was marketed as a credit-building tool, but in practice it felt like paying a monthly subscription to confusion.

The structure is extremely hard to follow. It comes with a routing number and account number like a bank account, a card component that reports like credit, and the ability to move money in and out. You can add funds, withdraw funds, and still owe monthly fees. It’s never clearly explained how these pieces work together or how they meaningfully build credit. Managing it feels more complicated than it should be.

The $12–$20 monthly fee is steep for something this unclear.

The shutdown has also been handled poorly. There’s been no clear explanation for why the company decided to close, and the only notice was inside the app — no formal email or mailed communication. For a financial product, that lack of direct communication is concerning.

I’m giving two stars instead of one only because they’re closing the accounts for customers. Otherwise, this would be one star.

It might honestly be easier to close a Comcast account than to fully understand how this card works.

Bottom line: The way this closure has been handled makes me question whether the app will still be downloadable and accepting new sign-ups on February 26, 2026. Womp womp.
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Questionable legitimacy

What was the point of using this card to build credit? You took more money than you admitted to receiving, there was zero customer service. Was it all a hack to get people’s faces and personal information? I’m highly suspicious. Haven’t even had the account open for six months and the whole things going under? What a fraud. I’m pulling out of Credit Karma for recommending this card in the first place.
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Almost unbearable

Too complicated, and too unreliable. It is guaranteed to crash or go “offline” every other time. How is Apple letting this level off buggy apps on the AppStore is beyond me.

Almost unbearable

Too complicated, and too unreliable. It is guaranteed to crash or go “offline” every other time. How is Apple letting this level off buggy apps on the AppStore is beyond me.

Don’t install

Makes you feel hope for finally getting a card, wasting time and making you put in all your info for nothing because at the end you have to pay

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug

Issues with account access and fund transfers

Bug

Incompatibility with certain devices and services

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Improve account closure process

Feature

Enhance customer support channels

Feature

Provide more transparency on fees and policies

Feature

FAQ

What does the Firstcard app do?

The Firstcard app helps individuals build their credit history and manage their finances. It offers a secured credit builder card, a bank account, and a savings account, all within a single platform. The goal is to provide access to credit-building tools for those who are often denied by traditional banks.

What are the key features of Firstcard?

Key features include building your credit score with every purchase, accepting applications without an SSN or credit check, earning cashback on qualifying purchases, and earning competitive Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on savings. Your deposits are also FDIC-insured.

Is Firstcard free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. While there are no interest charges, overdraft fees, or late payment fees associated with the credit card, there are premium tiers that offer additional benefits like increased cashback and higher APY, which may involve associated costs or requirements.

Who is eligible to use Firstcard?

Firstcard is designed for a broad audience, including immigrants, international students, foreigners, non-US citizens, first-generation college students, and first-time credit builders in the US. You can apply with a passport and do not need an SSN or prior credit history to be considered.

How does Firstcard help build credit?

Firstcard reports your spending and payment activity to all three major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian). By using the secured credit card responsibly, you can establish a positive credit history, which helps to improve your credit score over time without the risk of overspending or incurring interest.