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Mastercard Consumer Credit Card

Evolve Bank & Trust

NationalVariable · PrimeCredit score 619 or less
Issuer site ↗
Purchase APR
29.49%
Annual fee
$99
0% intro
None
0% transfer
None
Foreign fee
greater of 1% or $1
Grace period
23 days

Contract X-Ray — what's buried in the fine print

5 red flags · 8 filed docs

Detected in the CFPB-filed cardholder agreements from Evolve Bank & Trust. Verbatim quotes below — CardSleuth flags the language; this isn't legal advice.

Forced arbitration

You give up your right to sue in court — disputes are pushed into private arbitration.

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“…nefits and services related to the Card or Account; and (iv) your enrollment for any Card or Account. We shall not elect to use arbitration under the Arbitration Provision for any Claim that you properly file and pursue in a small claims court of your state or municipality so long as the Claim is individual and pending…”
BILT Consumer Credit Card Agreement_v(12.01.21)_ F ↗
“…tances and procedures under which Claims (as defined below) shall be arbitrated instead of litigated in court upon the election of either party. THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION APPLIES UNLESS, AS OF THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OR A DEPENDENT OF SUCH MEMBER COVERED BY THE FEDERAL MILITARY…”
BlockFi Rewards Credit Card Agreement ↗
“…IONS IN THIS AGREEMENT THAT WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO LEGAL RECOURSE UNDER ANY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE MILITARY LENDING ACT. THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION WILL HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON HOW LEGAL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND US ARE RESOLVED. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION V.B (ARBITRATION AND WAIVERS) CAREFULL…”
College Avenue Stude_17-07-2023_93235 ↗
Class-action waiver

You can't band together with other cardholders in a class action.

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“…nce or owe us. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY PROVISION. Definitions All capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth below. Acco…”
BILT Consumer Credit Card Agreement_v(12.01.21)_ F ↗
“…nce or owe us. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY PROVISION , UNLESS YOU ARE COVERED BY THE MILITARY LENDING ACT (See Covered Borrower below). Definitions All capitalized terms used i…”
BlockFi Rewards Credit Card Agreement ↗
“…G ACT AS DISCUSSED IN MORE DETAIL IN THIS AGREEMENT, THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY PROVISION. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ SECTION V.B (ARBITRATION AND WAIVERS). Secured Account and Charge Card Account Documents The followi…”
College Avenue Stude_17-07-2023_93235 ↗
Jury-trial waiver

You waive your right to have a dispute heard by a jury.

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“…nce or owe us. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY PROVISION. Definitions All capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth below. Account means your a…”
BILT Consumer Credit Card Agreement_v(12.01.21)_ F ↗
“…nce or owe us. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY PROVISION , UNLESS YOU ARE COVERED BY THE MILITARY LENDING ACT (See Covered Borrower below). Definitions All capitalized terms used in this Agreement…”
BlockFi Rewards Credit Card Agreement ↗
“…G ACT AS DISCUSSED IN MORE DETAIL IN THIS AGREEMENT, THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY PROVISION. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ SECTION V.B (ARBITRATION AND WAIVERS). Secured Account and Charge Card Account Documents The following Secured Accou…”
College Avenue Stude_17-07-2023_93235 ↗
Change-anytime clause

The issuer reserves the right to change your rates, fees and terms at any time.

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“…ou for opening a credit card account with us. This Agreement, and any future changes to it, is your contract with us and governs your credit card. We reserve the right to amend this Agreement at any time, by adding, deleting or changing provisions of this Agreement. When required by law, we will send you notice before doing so. If any amendment gives…”
BILT Consumer Credit Card Agreement_v(12.01.21)_ F ↗
Penalty APR

Slip up and your rate can jump to a much higher penalty APR.

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“…ntage Rate (APR) for Purchases 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Balance Not applicable Transfers Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Cash 0% Advances Penalty APR and When it Applies There is no penalty APR. Interest is not charged on this account. Paying Interest There are no grace periods. Interest is not cha…”
College Avenue Stude_17-07-2023_93235 ↗
“…dvance $10 or 5% of the cash advance amount, whichever is greater Card Replacement $20 Penalty Fees: Late Payment Up to $8 Returned Payment Up to $38 Penalty APR Prime Rate + 11% - Prime Rate + 18.5% How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use the Average Daily Balance method (including new transactions). See t…”
Neon Money Amex Credit CHA_Final_01.19 ↗
“…APR will vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate. APR for Cash Advances 31.49% This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Penalty APR and When it None. We do not charge a penalty APR. Applies Paying Interest Your due date is at least 23 days after the close of each billing cycle. We…”
Sparrow_Credit_Card_Agreement_v_1_6_09_17_2025_Clean_ ↗
Arbitration opt-out

The contract lets you reject arbitration (usually within a short deadline) and keep your right to sue.

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“…e may elect to arbitrate or require the other party to arbitrate any Claim (as defined below) under the following terms and conditions. If you do not opt out, for a dispute subject to arbitration neither you nor we will have the right to: (1) have a court or a jury decide the Claim; (2) participate in a class action in court or in arbitrati…”
Neon Money Amex Credit CHA_Final_01.19 ↗

Checked & clear: Deferred interest

Purchase APR by credit tier

Median rate the issuer reported for each tier

The purchase rate was not broken out by credit tier — the issuer reported a single range.

Lowest offered29.49%
Median29.49%
Highest offered29.49%

Cash advance APR

The cash advance rate was not broken out by credit tier — the issuer reported a single range.

Lowest offered31.49%
Median31.49%
Highest offered31.49%

Every fee on this card

Annual fee$99
Balance transfer feeNone
Cash advance feegreater of 3% or $10
Foreign transaction feegreater of 1% or $1
Purchase transaction feeNone
Late fee$40
Over-limit feeNone
Minimum finance charge$1
Balance computationAverage daily balance including new purchases

Rewards, benefits and features

Rewards
  • Cashback rewards
Services

None reported

Features
  • Contactless Payments
  • Chip card
  • Mobile wallet provisioning (for example, Apple Pay)

Who can get this card

AvailabilityNational
Membership requirementsOpen to the public
Phone1-800-839-9797
Balance transfer

This card does not offer a balance transfer rate.

Cost to carry a balance
Interest for a year at 29.49%$884.70
Annual / periodic fees$99
Total yearly cost$983.70

Simple interest on a constant balance — a plain-language upper bound rather than an amortisation schedule. Paying in full each month within the 23-day grace period avoids the interest entirely.

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