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Brex Card vs Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Brex Card comes from Brex at $0/yr; the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa from Chime at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBrex CardChime Credit Builder Secured Visa
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNone
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBrexChime
Card categorybusinesssecured
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Brex Card
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      Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa
      $0/yr · None

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Brex Card or Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
      The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa has a public bonus (None, worth roughly $0), while the Brex Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Brex Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
      The Brex Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Brex Card.
      Can I have both the Brex Card and Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Brex and Chime) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Brex Card or the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Brex Card: no published min spend. Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa: $0 in 0 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.