i not had my emblem credit cards very long but i like this credit card pretty good the credit card i have been using doesn't increase there credit limits plus on that card i have to pay a yearly fee 84 dollars a year that's 7.00 a month on my first premier card this emblem card from the fresh start program doesn't have no yearly fee and as i signed up on it i sent the i call it starters payment in they wanted 51.00 before they would send me the card out to me so i sent them 60.00 instead of 51.00 i figured that way i would increase my chances of getting my debt payed off a little faster plus at the same time i would get the credit card a little faster they was very fair about it they offered me i think something like 2 months to pay the 51.00 in order to send my credit card to me it was like 20.00 for two months and now my payments are just 20.00 a month they transferred my old debt onto my credit card they credited some of my debt which left me owing 293.00 on my credit card whats great about is that while i am paying off the 293.00 i owe it gave me a great credit card so i now all i have to do is be careful of much i spend on my card
Just some information:
First the Emblem card is real and can be used for anything but you should be
real careful where you use it at for the first 90 days (No pawn shops, thrift stores, bars. retread shops, etc.). The fraud department blocked
my card due to the way my cell phone company charges the card (Their billing system authorizes $1.00, then about 10 minutes later processes the actual monthly charge, resulting in two quick authorizations.
Also, if your account is in good standing and you have the credit available, if you plan to make a major purchase (Laptop Computer, for example), it wouldn't hurt to contact their fraud department in advance and let them know about your plan or your card may be blocked automatically when you try to purchase the computer.
Now for some background information:
Jefferson Capital is owned by the parent company Compucredit, Compucredit also
has/had subprime cards Imagine, Aspire, Tribute but those all had low credit limits and fees similar to First Premier.
When you get your Emblem card, it will be serviced and handled by Compucredit's Credit Card department. Also, if you check the payment address on all the cards above, they will all have the same address.
The difference about the Emblem card is that there are NO fees except the possible late and over limit fees (which compared to the cards above, are low).
My Emblem card had a $100 credit limit, it is now over $1,000.
I usually pay about $40 over my min payment and I pay on the date that the statement drops. You can view your statement online at myemblemcard.com .
The only thing that I do not know is what happens when the Emblem card expires, if the account is in good standing, do they give you a new one, convert you to a different card, or close the account due to completion of program?
Also, it is possible to have more than one Emblem card (I have another one with an $84.00 limit) but be careful if you have more than one Emblem card.
Also remember that on any credit card, if you go over your limit, or pay late, according to the contract, you are in default and they can demand the whole balance in full (also, if you have more than one Emblem card, if you default on one, you automatically default on the other, even if it is in good standing.
So, if your very careful, treat the Emblem card with respect and care, pay more than your min payment and on time, you will end up with a nice card with a decent credit limit at the end.
Lee
I had to call them and explain that the $1.00 charge will never settle and they were fine with that and reactivated my card.
My status with Emblem credit card was excellent, Never missed a payment. in fact My balance was always paid 2 weeks prior to payment. One day when my car tire had blown on the highway I called a tow truck, (my available credit at this time was 359.59) I gave my credit card to dispatch for approval, I was informed my Emblem card was declined. Not angry or upset I called customer service, customer service asked the obvious to ensure I was the card holder. Emblem customer service stated a hold had been placed on my card because I had several charges, my limit is $400.00 I used this card for lunch as I told the customer service person. She said I am sorry I cant approve your transaction, I am stranded with a blown tire this woman tells me she will not approve the card!!!!!! I have never been late or surpassed my limit in any way, she then told me I used my card too much What!!!!!!!! have you lost your mind, this is the purpose of the card, I then told her to cancel my card now and I will send Final payment in the morning, as far as my getting home my insurance company provided me with service.
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I did as well. I have had no problem with the Emblem program so far. I had actually been looking to settle this account when the offer came, so in order to save $600 I accepted. I did not do much research, I admit, but they are reporting the correct amount to my credit reports.
This is a legit program and not a scam! I received my card back in May and it is October and received my first increase on my credit card. I got my credit card within two weeks after my final payment with Jefferson. The card has 0% interest and I am sure that will change pretty soon but even the new balance, I haven't been charge any interst. I can't say anything negative about Jefferson Capital nor Montery County Bank, the Emblem card is totaly NOT a scam!
I want to believe that this is not a scam, but my last payment to Jefferson Capital posted to my checking account on Sept 29th, and I have yet to receive my Emblem card
How do I get your card?
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that's easy.owe a bottomfeeder.then they offer this when you are done paying whatever debt they claim you owe.easy as pie.
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I actually finally received my Emblem card on Tuesday of this week, so we'll see how everything plays out from here.
I just received my card today. I made my final payment to Jefferson Capital about two weeks ago. So far so good.
I started this program way back at the beginning of 2009. I made most of my payments in the first four months and only had one payment left to make, when I came across an article stating the offer through Jefferson capital was a scam. I was very disappointed and upset, but I made the final payment anyways. I figured at ;east it would be removed from my credit report. About six weeks after I made that payment, I received my card in the mail. The interest rate is not that great and the credit limit is very low but there are not any annual fees or charges involved with this card. That was the main reason I signed up. I had been looking for a card to help rebuild my credit. I paid off a legit debt that I owed and got a card without any additional fees that other credit companies usually pund you with when you have bad credit. In May I will have had it a year and I am very satisfied with the treatment I have received both from Jefferson capital and Emblem card. Also, once my payment was late being posted to my account and they did not charge a late fee, that was very nice.
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