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1% cash back

on up to $3,000 in debit card purchases each month.

ATM transactions, the purchase of money orders or other cash equivalents, cash over portions of point-of-sale transactions, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payments (such as Apple Pay Cash), and loan payments or account funding made with your debit card are not eligible for cash back rewards.  In addition, purchases made using third-party payment accounts (services such as Venmo® and PayPal®, who also provide P2P payments) may not be eligible for cash back rewards.  Apple, the Apple logo and Apple Pay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Venmo and PayPal are registered trademarks of PayPal, Inc.

Say goodbye to fees.

No. Fees. Period. That means you won't be charged an account fee on our Cashback Debit account.

Outgoing wire transfers are subject to a service charge. You may be charged a fee by a non-Discover ATM if it is not part of the 60,000+ ATMs in our no-fee network.

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  • Monthly maintenance
  • Withdrawals at over 60,000 ATMs nationwide
  • Replacement debit card
  • Standard checks
  • Official bank check
  • Online bill pay
  • Expedited delivery for debit card replacement
  • Expedited delivery for official bank checks
  • Deposited item returned
  • Stop payment order
  • Insufficient funds
  • Account closure
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The difference is surprising.

Comparison conducted by an independent research from and based on data compiled in July 2020 from company websites, customer service agents, and consumer checking offers.  In some cases, competitors assess and/or waive fees if certain criteria are met.  The non-Discover Bank service marks for Bank of America, Capital One 360, Chase, Chime, Citibank, Wells Fargo, Fifth Third, PNC, and U.S. Bank are owned by each respective entity.  Although the information by independent research firm has been obtained from the various institutions, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. 

See how our Cashback Debit account beats other banks across the board.

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Chase

Total Checking

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Basic Checking

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Bank of America

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Wells Fargo

Everyday Checking

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Easy Checking

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Chime Bank

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Fifth Third Bank

Essential Checking

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Capital One

360 Checking

1% cash back on up to $3,000 in debit card purchases each month

ATM transactions, the purchase of money orders or other cash equivalents, cash over portions of point-of-sale transactions, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payments (such as Apple Pay Cash), and loan payments or account funding made with your debit card are not eligible for cash back rewards.  In addition, purchases made using third-party payment accounts (services such as Venmo® and PayPal®, who also provide P2P payments) may not be eligible for cash back rewards.  Apple, the Apple logo and Apple Pay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Venmo and PayPal are registered trademarks of PayPal, Inc.

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Access to over 60,000 no-fee ATMs in the U.S.

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Freeze debit card

When you freeze your debit card, Discover will not authorize new purchases, or ATM transactions, with that frozen debit card. Most other account activity will continue as normal, including previously scheduled and recurring transactions, internal and external transfers, deposits, online bill payments from the Discover Account Center, returns, credits, dispute adjustments, reward redemptions, and checks paid.

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Chase

Total Checking

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Citibank

Basic Checking

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Bank of America

Advantage Plus Banking

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Wells Fargo

Everyday Checking

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U.S. Bank

Easy Checking

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Chime Bank

Chime Banking

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Fifth Third Bank

Essential Checking

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Capital One

360 Checking

No monthly fee (no balance or activity requirements)

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No fee for insufficient funds

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No-fee official bank check

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No-fee for expedited delivery of your replacement debit card

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No-fee outbound ACH transfers (to an external bank)

Limitations apply.

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No-fee paper copy of check or deposit Item

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No-fee check order

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No-fee online bill pay

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No-fee replacement debit card

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Jump-start your savings without lifting a finger. Enroll and we will automatically deposit your cash back into a Discover Online Savings Account every month. Just set it, forget it and watch your savings grow.

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See which of our over 60,000 no-fee ATMs are at the stores you already frequent.

Some ATMs have limited hours and/or restricted access. You may be charged a fee by the ATM owner if you use an ATM that is not part of our no-fee network. If you encounter any issues using the ATMs displayed on this site, please contact us at 1-800-347-7000.

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    With Zelle® your money’s making moves.

    Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
    Online and from the mobile app, it’s easy to send and receive money between almost any U.S.-based bank accounts. Just enroll with your email or U.S. mobile number and you’re ready to go.
    • It’s easy to use. Send to friends, family and people you trust with a bank account in the U.S.

      Zelle enrollment is required with a U.S.-based bank account and a U.S. mobile number or email address.
    • Money moves fast. Just tell us who to pay and how much – the money’s on its way in minutes.

      Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle. 

       

      Zelle enrollment is required with a U.S.-based bank account and a U.S. mobile number or email address. Voice over IP (VOIP), prepaid mobile phone numbers, landlines and Google voice numbers are not eligible for Zelle enrollment.  Message and data charges from your carrier may apply. Transaction limitations may apply. ​

       

      To use Zelle with Discover, an account center registered Discover checking, savings, or money market account is required. Discover and Zelle do not offer a protection program for any authorized payments made with Zelle.​
    • You’re protected. We won’t share any of your bank account information with your recipient.
    • No fees. Whether you’re sending or receiving, Discover doesn’t charge any fees to use Zelle.
    See Zelle FAQs

    Yes, you can take it with you.

    Know where you stand. Do what you do. We’re right there with you.

    FREEZE DEBIT CARD EASY ACCESS MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT SIMPLE TO USE
    Temporarily freeze your debit card from the app if you ever misplace it.
    Get access to cash on the go. Just tap to find one of our no-fee ATMs near you.
    Easily deposit a check into your account by snapping a photo of it with your smartphone or tablet.

    For more information regarding the Discover Bank Mobile Check Deposit Service, click here.
    Check on your account easily. Anytime. You can even skip the passcode and log in with touch or face ID.

    Face ID is currently available to iOS users.
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