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Discover it® Chrome for Students review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
18.24% ‐ 27.24% (Variable) (0% for the first 6 months)
Interest Rate: Purchases
18.24% ‐ 27.24% (Variable) (0% for the first 6 months)
Balance Transfer
18.24% ‐ 27.24% (Variable) (10.99% for the first 6 months)
Balance Transfer
18.24% ‐ 27.24% (Variable) (10.99% for the first 6 months)
Rewards
1 - 2% cashback
Rewards
1 - 2% cashback
Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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8.8/10
Informr score
The Discover it® Chrome for Students currently has an Informr score of 8.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 29 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Discover it® Chrome for Students is typically available to those with average credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


NerdWallet
NerdWallet

The card is an outstanding choice, especially if you spend a lot on gas and at restaurants. But look elsewhere if you need a card to take with you when studying abroad.

- Melissa Lambarena, NerdWallet
Bankrate
Bankrate

This student card boasts some notable features, including Discover’s flagship Cashback Match program, which may be one of the best welcome offers available on a student card. However, it may not be the ideal pick for every student, particularly students who want more opportunities to maximize reward...

- Rebekah Hovey, Bankrate
The Ascent
The Ascent

Has all the important perks for a student credit card. It's light on fees and doesn't charge an annual fee, plus it has a solid cash back program and a potentially big sign-up bonus.

- Lyle Daly, The Ascent
Forbes
Forbes

Better student credit cards exist. Worse student credit cards exist, too, but when choosing among cards that cater to those without the credit history or experience usually required for heavy-duty cards, most consumers will find that they do have a choice—and that choice probably isn’t the Discover...

- Dia Adams, Forbes
CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com

The Discover it Student chrome card zooms to the top of the class because of its winning cash rewards program and user-friendly features.

- Robin Ratcliff, CreditCards.com

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 18.24% ‐ 27.24% (Variable) (0% for the first 6 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 18.24% ‐ 27.24% (Variable) (10.99% for the first 6 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 29.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%

3% intro fee

Cash Advance Fee 5%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $41.00
  • Maximum
  • No late fee on your first late payment
Promotions
Sign up bonus No
Rewards
All Purchases 1% cash back
Restaurants 2% cash back

On up to $1000 in combined purchases every quarter.

Gas 2% cash back

On up to $1000 in combined purchases every quarter.

Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • Get $20 cash back each school year your GPA is 3.0 or higher for up to the next 5 years.
  • Get a dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically.
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty No
Purchase Protection No
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores Yes
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Freeze your account in seconds to prevent new purchases with an on/off switch available on both the mobile app and website.
  • Online Privacy Protection
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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