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Jbb2788
Regular Contributor

Horizon Gold Card

Has anyone ever heard of this card? Is it legit? I received an email from they that says I'm pre approved, only $500 bucks although it does say it is always 0%apr so I could use it for some things if I needed to carry a small balance for a period of time. Anyway, any reviews?
**10/31/13
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longtimelurker
Epic Contributor

Re: Horizon Gold Card


@Jbb2788 wrote:
Has anyone ever heard of this card? Is it legit? I received an email from they that says I'm pre approved, only $500 bucks although it does say it is always 0%apr so I could use it for some things if I needed to carry a small balance for a period of time. Anyway, any reviews?

Not legit.  You can only buy from their store.  From NerdWallet:

 

Horizon Credit Card: Also known as the Horizon Gold, this is one of the most misleading cards. It promises a “guaranteed $500 unsecured credit limit,” and no credit check, but the card is only a version of a retail credit card, useable only at the Horizon Outlet. It doesn’t help rebuild your credit, and comes with any number of heavy fees. Many consumers complained that they were unable to cancel the card when they found out they’d been had. Buried in the disclosures is this warning: “Horizon Card Services is not a credit services organization, banking institution or insurance company.” Just as Horizon isn’t a bank, its card isn’t a credit card.

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xXIDaShizIXx
Established Contributor

Re: Horizon Gold Card


@longtimelurker wrote:

@Jbb2788 wrote:
Has anyone ever heard of this card? Is it legit? I received an email from they that says I'm pre approved, only $500 bucks although it does say it is always 0%apr so I could use it for some things if I needed to carry a small balance for a period of time. Anyway, any reviews?

Not legit.  You can only buy from their store.  From NerdWallet:

 

Horizon Credit Card: Also known as the Horizon Gold, this is one of the most misleading cards. It promises a “guaranteed $500 unsecured credit limit,” and no credit check, but the card is only a version of a retail credit card, useable only at the Horizon Outlet. It doesn’t help rebuild your credit, and comes with any number of heavy fees. Many consumers complained that they were unable to cancel the card when they found out they’d been had. Buried in the disclosures is this warning: “Horizon Card Services is not a credit services organization, banking institution or insurance company.” Just as Horizon isn’t a bank, its card isn’t a credit card.


This. Stay away.

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One7
Valued Contributor

Re: Horizon Gold Card

Do not get this "card". It's worthless and misleading

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TiggerDat
Valued Contributor

Re: Horizon Gold Card

Danger, danger, danger Will Robinson, danger.

It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.....
Always follow these rules: Only take a HP for a new account. Always use the best rewards card for that reward category. Don't close a card unless you know you really should. Never use more than 35% of a credit limit. Recon as much and as best you can. Use the introductory period to the best advantage. Get the signup bonus. Whenever possible PIF or balance transfer so you pay less in interest. Never give an excellent rating when it is actually the norm. Always look for a discount as more is always better.
Always accept candy from strangers because they have the best candy or from people you know have good candy.
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azguy13
Senior Contributor

Re: Horizon Gold Card

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One7
Valued Contributor

Re: Horizon Gold Card

Haha

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