Discover it® Student Chrome

Build a credit history3 while you earn rewards

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No annual fee. No credit score required to apply*

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Discover it® Student Chrome Credit Card
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Gas and restaurant rewards for students

2%
Cash Back

Earn 2% Cashback Bonus® at Gas Stations and Restaurants on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter, automatically. Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.††

1%
Cash Back

on all other purchases - at school, at home and everywhere in between.

Unlimited
Cashback Match

Get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you earn at the end of your first year, automatically. There is no limit to how much we'll match. So you could turn $50 cash back to $100. Or you could turn $100 cash back to $200.1 

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99% nationwide acceptance — Discover is accepted nationwide by 99% of places that take credit cards.2

Low intro APR

x% Intro APR† for x months on purchases. Then x% to x% Standard Variable Purchase APR will apply.

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Discover it® Student Chrome Credit Card FAQs

Making all your payments on time is a great start to responsible credit use.

Also, be sure to pay at least your minimum amount due each month.

And avoid paying interest on purchases by paying your balance in full by the due date each month.

No, but when applying you will need to report some type of income. Your income is one of many factors that Discover considers when considering your application for a Discover it Student Chrome Credit Card. If approved, your amount of income can also influence your credit limit. On your application, you will be asked to provide the income you earn or can reasonably expect to earn.

 

Students sometimes use income from a part-time job to qualify for student credit cards.

If you use your Discover it® Student Chrome card responsibly,3 it can be a helpful part of your strategy to build a credit history. Discover reports your credit history to all three major credit bureaus, so your use of the card will appear on your credit report and contribute to your credit score.

Discover it® Student Chrome does not charge an annual fee to keep the account open.

Yes, Discover Student Chrome reports card activity to all three major credit bureaus. By using your card responsibly, you’ll be able to build credit. 3

Discover offers email and text alerts that you’ll be able to activate to stay informed of when your:

  • Statement is available.
  • Minimum payment is due
  • Payment is posted     
  • Card is declined.
  •  Merchant refund is posted.
  •  Balance transfer is posted.

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Yes, you can continue using your Discover Student Chrome Card after you graduate. When you graduate, we encourage current student card members to call us to update their personal information such as income, housing, e-mail and address. This may make you eligible for credit line increases.

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a U.S. Address
  • Have a Social Security Number
  • Provide all required application information
  • Show proof of school enrollment

Many credit cards offer rewards that you earn as a percent of your purchases. Some cards offer miles or points, but some people may prefer earning cash back rewards. With Discover, redeem cash back for any amount*

*We will credit your account with your cash back bonus balance if your account is closed or has not been used in 18 months. See rewards terms and conditions.

Earn cash back rewards while building your credit history3

Interested in this student card for restaurants and gas rewards? See if you’re pre-approved with no harm to your credit score8

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Manage your account anywhere

You can use the Discover mobile app to set alerts, get your FICO® Credit Score, plus see important details that help make up your score for free4 and more, all from your smartphone or tablet.

 

Track and redeem cashback rewards

 

Easily message us for customer service right from our app

 

Free Social Security number alerts: Get an alert if we find your Social Security number on the dark web.5 Activate for free.

 

Freeze your account: If you misplace your card, you can prevent new purchases and cash advances in seconds with the on/off switch on our mobile app and website.6

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Learn more about student credit cards

See how the Discover it® Chrome for Students Card has your back.

How Do I Apply for a Credit Card? >

 

You may know that a credit card can help you build credit history,3 but do you know how to apply for a credit card? Use these tips when you consider applying.

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Do you spend a lot of time driving? Learn about the options you should consider when looking for the best gas credit card.

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Learn how to choose a good student credit card, age, and income requirements for a student credit card, and how to compare student credit card rewards.

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