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Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa vs Target Circle Card Mastercard

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa comes from Chime at $0/yr; the Target Circle Card Mastercard from TD Bank 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.

FeatureChime Credit Builder Secured VisaTarget Circle Card Mastercard
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNone
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerChimeTD Bank
Card categorysecuredcashback
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa
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      Target Circle Card Mastercard
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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa or Target Circle Card Mastercard?
      The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa has a public bonus (None, worth roughly $0), while the Target Circle Card Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Target Circle Card Mastercard?
      The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Target Circle Card Mastercard's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Target Circle Card Mastercard's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa.
      Can I have both the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa and Target Circle Card Mastercard?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chime and TD Bank) 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 Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa or the Target Circle Card Mastercard first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa: $0 spend in 0 months. Target Circle Card Mastercard: no published min spend. 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.