You have two options: you can apply for a credit card for bad credit history or you can apply for a secured credit card. The last one is more preferable because you will have more chances to get approved. To get a secured credit card you will have to open a security deposit which will become the base for your credit limit. Also, most secured credit cards send reports to the major credit bureaus. Pay you attention to this, your card should also sent reports to the credit bureaus.
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