First Progress

First Progress is a financial services brand specializing in secured credit cards for individuals with poor, limited, or no credit history. The program's mission is to provide an accessible pathway for consumers to establish or improve their credit scores. Cardholders provide a refundable security deposit that typically matches their credit limit, reducing the risk for the issuing bank. The First Progress Platinum Mastercard® cards are issued by Synovus Bank, N.A., and First Progress is the program manager. The company reports payment history to all three major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian) to help customers build their credit profiles.