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These Discover cash back cards let you earn rewards on every purchase, with no annual fee.
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Choose the best Discover rewards card for you
What types of credit card rewards can you get? All Discover rewards credit cards come with the same suite of security and service features. Discover gives all cardholders an unlimited match of all the cash back earned at the end of their first year. 1 No matter which card fits you best, a Discover rewards credit card gives you miles or cash back with every purchase.
Discover Cards give you cash back on everyday purchases, and some give extra cash back in special categories.
Discover it Cash Back Credit Card

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Discover it Student Cash Back Credit Card
$100 Bonus

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Earn a $100 Bonus as a statement credit when you spend $300 in the first 3 months. 5

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Unlimited Cashback Match

Unlimited dollar-for-dollar match on all the cash back earned at the end of your first year. 1

Discover it Chrome Gas and Restaurants Credit Card

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How can you make the most of a rewards credit card?

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Think about your immediate and your long-term needs. Do you need a balance transfer or a low intro APR? And after account opening, does your card reward you for the purchases you are most likely to make? Does the card have good security, customer service, and an annual fee that you can afford?
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How can you redeem your credit card rewards?

 
  • Use your rewards to shop for what you need or want. Earn cash back you can spend with Discover. One dollar earned is worth one dollar you can spend. And 100 miles = $1 to redeem.

  • You can redeem your rewards for cash or a statement credit. Discover lets you turn your rewards into cash or a statement credit. Redeem your rewards for cash in any amount.

  • Rewards won’t expire for the life of the account.

Rewards credit card FAQs

What are credit card rewards?

Credit card rewards are a way for you to earn spendable currency in exchange for eligible purchases — so it’s important to remember that the rewards points you earn are only valuable if you can use them for what you want, when you want.

What is the best credit card for rewards?

There are lots of great rewards credit cards. But deciding which is the best rewards credit card for you depends on your unique needs, including your credit score and likelihood for credit approval (if you are new to credit, consider a rewards credit card like the Discover Student Cash Back Card). Once you know what rewards cards you are eligible for, consider the everyday rewards, bonus rewards, and annual fee of each credit card.

Are credit card rewards taxable?

No, you don’t have to pay income tax on rewards that you earn or redeem. If you use rewards as cash to pay for purchases, however, the purchases may be subject to sales tax as normal. Additionally, if you deposit your rewards as cash into an interest-earning savings account, you will be taxed on any interest earned.

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Every credit card rewards program is different, so don’t assume that all rewards credit card options are equal. Different cards may call their rewards different things, but generally credit card rewards are a form of currency earned as a percentage back of the amount that you charge on your credit card for purchases.

 

Your credit card issuer has rules about how you can redeem your rewards (which means how you can spend the rewards in the real world). Even a cash rewards credit card may have limitations about how you actually get the cash to use or apply conversion rates at redemption that reduce the value of the rewards that you’ve earned.

 

There’s no single rule that applies to every rewards credit card, so it’s a good idea to fully read the cardholder agreement that comes with your credit card to make sure you know how you can earn the most and get the most from your rewards.

Read helpful articles on rewards credit cards from Discover

Learn how to choose a cash back credit card, how you can get cash back on everyday purchases, and how to redeem cash back rewards on your credit card.
The Discover Cashback Bonus program allows you to earn cash back rewards on everyday purchases, so you get more cash back every year.
Learn about different types of rewards credit cards such as cash back, travel, and points rewards cards, and how to choose the best rewards credit card for you.

Rates And Fees Information

The offer terms presented on this page (including, but not limited to, APR rates) may be different than offer terms displayed if you navigate away from this page. Check the terms of your specific offer before you move forward with submitting an application.

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    Cashback Match: We’ll match all the cash back you’ve earned on your credit card from the day your new account is approved through your first 365 days and add it to your rewards account within two billing periods. You earn cash back only when transactions are processed, which may be after the transaction date. We will not match: rewards that are processed after your match period ends; statement credits; rewards transfers from Discover or Capital One checking or other deposit accounts; or rewards for accounts that are closed. This promotional offer may not be available in the future and is exclusively for new cardholders. No purchase minimums.

     

    Discover Match: We’ll match all the miles you’ve earned on your credit card from the day your new account is approved through your first 365 days and add it to your rewards account within two billing periods. You earn miles only when transactions are processed, which may be after the transaction date. We will not match: rewards that are processed after your match period ends; statement credits; rewards transfers from Discover or Capital One checking or other deposit accounts; or rewards for accounts that are closed. This promotional offer may not be available in the future and is exclusively for new cardholders. No purchase minimums.

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    2% Cash Back at gas and restaurants: You will earn 2% cash back on your first $1000 in combined purchases at gas stations (stand-alone) and restaurants each calendar quarter. Calendar quarters begin January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Purchases at gas stations and restaurants over the quarterly cap, and all other purchases, except as noted below, earn 1% cash back. Gas station purchases include those made at merchants classified as places that sell automotive gasoline that can be bought at the pump or inside the station, and some public electric vehicle charging stations. Gas stations affiliated with supermarkets, supercenters, and wholesale clubs may not be eligible. Restaurant purchases include those made at merchants classified as full-service restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, fast-food locations, and restaurant delivery services. Restaurants located inside of or affiliated with another business, such as hotels or retails stores and establishments classified as a bakery, may not qualify. Purchases must be made with merchants in the U.S. To qualify for 2%, the purchase transaction date must be before or on the last day of the offer or promotion. For online purchases, the transaction date from the merchant may be the date when the item ships. Rewards are added to your account within two billing periods. Capital One uses merchant category codes to determine if a purchase is in one of the additional cash back categories. This means that sometimes a purchase may not earn additional cash back. For example, some food trucks or food carts may use a merchandise code and restaurants in department stores or hotels may use a merchandise or hotel code instead of a dining code. Certain third-party payment accounts and digital wallet transactions may not earn additional cash back if the technology does not provide sufficient transaction details or a qualifying MCC. Capital One is not responsible for merchant category codes used by merchants. Applies to all rewards: Earnings will apply to net purchases (purchases minus any credits or returns). Cash advances, balance transfers, transfers from Discover or Capital One checking or other deposit accounts, and checks used to access your account are not considered purchases and will not earn rewards. Portions of purchases paid with rewards, transactions that do not comply with our policies and/or applicable laws, or any cash you receive in connection with a purchase at the point of sale through Discover’s Cash at Checkout feature will not earn rewards. See Your Rewards Program Terms & Conditions and your online account for more details.

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    Redeem miles: Redemption rates for these options may vary and are subject to change.

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    About product reviews: All customer reviews used are authentic. Testimonials may be shortened or edited for clarity. We calculate the average product rating based on ratings that customers submit. Some product ratings and reviews may be obtained from customers with different versions of the product. We exclude some reviews from being displayed for reasons such as the customer included profanity, reviewed the wrong product, submitted inappropriate or irrelevant content, or revealed personally identifying information. Reviews are not filtered, edited, or deleted simply because they are negative or are lower rated. If a review is excluded, the associated rating is not calculated in the average product rating.

  5. Footnote 5:

    Limited Time Offer: This one-time bonus is available by clicking the “Apply Now” button on this page, and may not be available if you navigate away from or close this page. Existing or previous cardholders may not be eligible for this product if they have received a new cardholder bonus for this product in the past 48 months.

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