Capital One Guaranteed MasterCard

Summary: The Capital One Guaranteed MasterCard is a guaranteed card for residents of Canada that have either no credit or possible past credit problems.

Features and Benefits: There is an annual fee for this card of $59 and an annual interest rate of 19.8%. Cardholders may be required to provide a security deposit when approved for this card. There are also a number of card designs to choose from.

Other benefits for cardholders include $0 fraud liability for unauthorized use, 24/7 customer service online or by phone, and access to MasterAssist Travel Assistance Service for 24 hour emergency road service.

Cardholders are also eligible for Capital One’s Gold Benefits which include Price Protection, Purchase Assurance, Extended Warranty and travel benefits that include Travel Accident Insurance, Car Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver, Baggage Delay and MasterAssist Travel Assistance.

Conclusion: The Capital One Guaranteed MasterCard is ideal for those that either have no credit established and are trying to establish a credit history as well as those that may need assistance in strengthening or re-establishing problem credit. This card includes almost all of the same benefits as a regular Gold MasterCard with the added benefit of a low annual fee.