Finance and financial system

Revolving credit.

Credit cards are called revolving credit because as you pay the money back, your credit becomes available for you to use again and again. (A second type of credit is installment credit. If you have an installment loan, you borrow the money and just once and repay the lender in equal amounts, over a fixed period of time.)

Secured vs. unsecured cards.

A secured credit card is a credit card backed by a savings account. The money in the savings account is collateral, which means it may be claimed by the company issuing the card if the account holder fails to make the necessary payments. Using a secured credit card and paying according to the terms of the agreement can be a good first step for individuals or businesses that want to establish or rebuild their credit.