Getting a secured debit card after a bankruptcy can help to rebuild your credit score.  It can sometimes be tough to get credit reestablished after being discharged from a bankruptcy.  A secured debit card is an easy way to get plastic back into your wallet.  You will need to fund the debit with cash upfront however before you can use it.  As long as the pre paid debit card has the visa or master card logo on it, you can use it at most stores and retailers.  Usually after a period of time, you can convert your secured credit card to an unsecured credit card.  This can take some time so be patient.  These secured credit cards over time will help you rebuild your credit score so you can go out and get credit at decent interest rates.

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