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Generate this letterRequest for Secured Credit Card Graduation & Security Deposit Refund
When to use it
Use after maintaining 6 to 12 months of on-time payments on a secured credit card to request graduation to an unsecured account and refund of your cash deposit.
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[CLIENT FULL NAME]
[CLIENT ADDRESS LINE1]
[CLIENT CITY], [CLIENT STATE] [CLIENT ZIP]
DOB: [CLIENT DOB] | SSN (Last 4): [CLIENT SSN LAST4]
Date: [TODAY]
[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS BLOCK]
RE: REQUEST FOR SECURED CREDIT CARD GRADUATION TO UNSECURED ACCOUNT - Account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED]
Dear Credit Review / Customer Service Management,
I am writing regarding my secured credit card account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] with [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME], opened on [ACCOUNT DATE OPENED].
ON-TIME PERFORMANCE & GRADUATION REQUEST:
I have maintained a flawless payment history on this account with zero delinquencies, managed revolving balances responsibly, and demonstrated sound credit management.
Based on my consistent positive payment record, I formally request that [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME] review my account for graduation to an unsecured credit card tier. Specifically, I request:
1. Conversion of account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] to an unsecured card product;
2. Refund and return of my original security deposit of [ACCOUNT BALANCE]; and
3. Maintenance of the original account opening date ([ACCOUNT DATE OPENED]) on my credit files to preserve my length of credit history.
Thank you for providing the financial tools that have helped me rebuild my credit, and I look forward to growing my relationship with your institution.
Sincerely,
[CLIENT FULL NAME]
Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER]
Legal basis
Cardholder Agreement Terms12 CFR ยง 1026.52 (Regulation Z)Enclose
- Account statement showing good standing
Before you send
- 6-12+ months of on-time payment history on secured card
Know this first
- Card issuers evaluate graduation based on overall credit profile and on-time performance.
Follow up
Allow about 30 days for a response.