Carter's Credit Card

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Basic Information

Program ID: carters-credit-card

Issuer: BreadFinance

Card Type: Credit

Network: Private Label

Card Tier: Standard

Data Complete: Yes

Created: 01/10/2026 10:41

Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 11:20

Fee Structure
Annual Fee: $0.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $0.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 30.00%
Additional Fees
Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: N/A
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates

Purchase APR Range: 2,924.00% - 2,924.00%

Intro Purchase APR: 0.00%

Intro APR Duration: 0 months

Intro BT APR: 0.00%

Intro BT Duration: 0 months

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus Amount: $50.00

Spending Requirement: $500.00

Time Period: 90 days

Bonus Timing: Statement credit typically posts to your account within 1-2 billing cycles after the spending requirement is met.

Rewards Program

Reward Type: Points

Base Reward Rate: 1.00%

Bonus Reward Rate: 5.00%

Bonus Categories: 5x on Carter's purchases, 1x on all other purchases

Point Value Estimate: 0.0100 cents/point

Expiration Policy: Points do not expire as long as account is active

Transfer Partners: None

Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
Travel Benefits
Premium Benefits
Approval Criteria

Recommended FICO Range: 670 - 750

Approval Odds Category: Good

Pre-qualification Available

Soft Pull Supported

Hard Pull Bureau: Varies (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax)

Issuer Rules

Rules: The Carter's Credit Card, issued by BreadFinance, is primarily designed for loyal Carter's shoppers. Eligibility typically requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and be a U.S. resident. A fair to good credit history is generally sufficient for approval, making it accessible to a broader range of consumers compared to premium travel cards. Bonus Rule (projected for 2026): New cardholders are expected to receive a one-time discount (e.g., 20-25% off) on their first Carter's purchase made within 30 days of account opening. Additionally, cardholders typically earn a higher rewards rate (e.g., 5 points per dollar, equivalent to 5% back) on all purchases made at Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and Skip Hop stores or online, with a standard 1 point per dollar on other eligible purchases. Points are usually redeemable for store credit or discounts.

Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 7

Minimum Spend Interval: 3 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: BreadFinance (formerly Comenity) is known for its portfolio of store-specific credit cards. Common triggers for account shutdown or credit limit reduction include: high cumulative credit limit across all BreadFinance-issued cards, late payments or defaults on any BreadFinance account, rapid application for multiple credit lines from BreadFinance within a short period (indicating credit seeking behavior), and suspicious activity or attempts to exploit promotional offers beyond their intended use. While manufactured spending is less prevalent with low-reward store cards, any activity deemed fraudulent or abusive could lead to account closure.

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User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.1 / 5.0

Top Positive Feedback:
Initial discount on first purchase, exclusive store offers, easy approval for loyal shoppers.

Top Negative Feedback:
High APR, limited use outside of Carter's, poor customer service from issuer, difficulty with reward redemption.

Approval Experience Score: 75.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Target RedCard
  • Amazon Store Card
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Card Value Score: 55.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $40.00


User Portfolio Metrics

Avg Portfolio Size: 3 cards

Avg Portfolio Age: 36 months

Store vs Co-brand: 100% Store / 0% General

Risk Assessment

Default Risk Group: Medium

Predicted Approval Probability: 85.0%

Terms Version Control

Version ID: October 2023