An electrical connector and terminal for use therewith are disclosed. The terminal includes a securing portion extending along the vertical direction and provided with a plurality of bumps for fixing the terminal; a soldering portion bending and extending from the upper end of the securing portion to a first side of the securing portion. The terminal includes an arc bending portion, the arc bending portion extends from the lower end of the securing portion to the first side, and then extends through a bend to a second side opposite to the first side, the arc bending portion being hook shaped. The terminal includes a contact portion that extends obliquely and upwards from the arc bending portion toward the second side.