Which credit cards offer the possibility of instant approval?

This site shows you the banks and credit issuers who offer instant approval on some or most applications, as well as how each issuer defines “instant approval.” With some issuers, you get to live the dream — fill out an application online, get instant approval, and use that credit today, even without the credit card in your hand. Other issuers might approve you instantly but make you wait until the card shows up in the mail.

None of these credit cards is guaranteed to approve you. Some offer easy credit even to bad credit customers, but others require good credit. However, all of the cards profiled here are unsecured cards that require no deposit and will give you an instant decision on approval. Which credit card is best for you will depend on your goals and your credit history (good or bad).

Choose from the selections below to get started:

• Instant Approval Credit Cards You Can Use Today
• For Good Credit
• For Average Credit / Fair Credit
• For Bad Credit
• Store Credit Cards
• Rewards Credit Cards
• Business Credit Cards
• Low Interest Credit Cards
• Balance Transfer Credit Cards
• Travel Credit Cards
• Student Credit Cards
• Gas Credit Cards
• Jewelry Credit Cards
• Instant Approval: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
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