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Discover it® Cash Back

Credit Standard 0% Intro APR · 15 mo No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
18.24%–29.24% Variable Purchase APR
670+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type
Browse Cards Discover Discover it® Cash Back

Rewards

Reward Type Cash Back
Base Rate 1x / 1%
Bonus Rate Up to 5x
Point Value ~0.01¢ each
Travel Portal 1x
Annual Cap $1,500
Rotating Categories Yes — changes quarterly
Expiration Cash back rewards do not expire as long as the account is active.
Transfer Partners None
Redemption Notes None
Category Rate Type Cap
Rotating Categories
Activate to earn 5% cash back on everyday purchases at different places each quarter like Amazon.com, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations and when you pay using PayPal, up to $1,500 in purchases each quarter when you activate.
Rotating
5x Cash Back $6,000/yr
All Other Purchases
1% cash back on all other purchases.
1x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Benefit Category Value / Coverage
5% Cash Back on Rotating Categories
Earn 5% cash back on everyday purchases at different places each quarter like Amazon.com, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations and when you pay with PayPal, up to the quarterly maximum, when you activate.
Cash Back Rewards 5% cash back on activated rotating categories, up to quarterly maximum
Up to $0
Unlimited 1% Cash Back
Earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases—automatically.
Cash Back Rewards 1% cash back on all other purchases
Up to $0
U.S.-based 24/7 Customer Service
Talk to a real person any time. Our U.S.-based Customer Service is available 24/7.
Customer Service 24/7 access to U.S.-based customer service representatives
First Late Payment Fee Waived
Your first late payment is automatically waived.
Fees & Charges First late payment fee automatically waived
No Annual Fee
No annual fee.
Fees & Charges No annual fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No foreign transaction fees.
Fees & Charges No fees on international purchases
Up to $0
No Penalty APR for Late Payments
We don't charge a penalty APR for late payments. Paying late won't raise your APR.
Fees & Charges No increase in APR due to late payments
Up to $0
Free FICO Score
Get your FICO® Score for free on your monthly statements and online.
Financial Management Free FICO Score access
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 months. Then a variable purchase APR applies, 18.24% - 28.24%.
Introductory Offer 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 months
Up to $15
0% Intro APR on Purchases
0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months. Then a variable purchase APR applies, 18.24% - 28.24%.
Introductory Offer 0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months
Up to $15
Cash Back Match
Discover will automatically match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year! There's no minimum spending or maximum rewards. Just a dollar-for-dollar match.
Introductory Offer Dollar-for-dollar match of all cash back earned in the first year
$0 Fraud Liability
You're never responsible for unauthorized purchases on your Discover card.
Security $0 liability for unauthorized purchases
Up to $0
Fraud Monitoring
Discover monitors every account, every day, for suspicious activity. If we spot something unusual, we'll notify you by email, text, or phone.
Security Daily account monitoring for suspicious activity
Freeze it® on Demand
Stop new purchases, cash advances & balance transfers on your account in seconds with Freeze it® on the Discover Mobile App and website.
Security Ability to instantly freeze/unfreeze card activity

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 15 months
0%
Intro Balance Transfer APR for 15 months
Purchase APR 18.24%–29.24% Variable
Balance Transfer APR 18.24%
Cash Advance APR 29.99%
Penalty APR 0%
Min. Interest Charge $0.5

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User Fee Free
Foreign Transaction Fee None
Balance Transfer Fee 3% of the amount of each transfer
Cash Advance Fee Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Late Payment Fee Up to $40
Returned Payment Fee Up to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–739
300 Poor 580 Fair 670 Good 740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval Difficulty Moderate
Credit Profile Good
Approval Odds Very Good
Decision Time Instant
Pre-Qualification Available (no hard pull)
Student Eligible Yes
Co-Applicant Not allowed
Business Eligible No
Credit Limit Range $500 – $25,000

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 1 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending (MS), abuse of promotional offers or rotating categories, suspicious or fraudulent account activity, frequent balance transfers without new spending, high cumulative credit limit across all issuers (though less common for Discover due to its one-card policy), and failure to make timely payments.
Cliff Effect Rules
The primary 'cliff effect' for Discover personal cards is the strict 'one personal card per customer' policy. This means you cannot hold multiple Discover personal cards simultaneously. If you close a Discover personal card, there is typically a waiting period (e.g., 12 months) before you are eligible to open another personal Discover card and qualify for a new Cashback Match bonus, preventing rapid account churning.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Discover it Cash Back card offers a unique 'Cashback Match' bonus: Discover will automatically match all the cashback you've earned at the end of your first year, dollar-for-dollar. This is not a traditional sign-up bonus with a specific spend requirement, but rather a match of all rewards accumulated over the first 12 months. Eligibility requirements typically include having good to excellent credit (generally a FICO score of 670+), being at least 18 years old, and a U.S. resident. A key application rule for Discover is that an individual can generally only hold one personal Discover credit card at a time.
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APR 18.24%–29.24% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
Rewards Cash Back
Intro APR 0% · 15 mo
Foreign Fees None
Min. FICO 670+
Network Discover
Card Type Credit
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