Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +No annual fee

Cons

  • No purchase protection

Our Review

Jumpstart Your Credit Journey with the Discover it® Student Chrome Card

  • 2% cash back at gas stations & restaurants (up to $1,000 in combined purchases per quarter)
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • Cashback Match™: Discover automatically doubles all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year
  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months; 10.99% intro APR on balance transfers for 6 months
  • $0 annual fee & no foreign transaction fees
  • Build credit—reports to all three major bureaus and waives your first late fee

Perfect for students, this card pairs straightforward rewards with flexible financing and credit-building tools. Earn bonus cash back where you spend most, enjoy an interest-free window for big purchases, and watch your rewards double after year one. With Discover’s mobile app, seamless redemption and no hidden fees, the Student Chrome makes managing your money simple and rewarding.

Terms apply. Bonus match credited automatically; see Discover for complete details.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Gas

2x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Restaurants

2x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1x
$700/mo
Gas & EV2x
$200/mo
Transit1x
$100/mo
Restaurants2x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1x
$50/mo
Travel1x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

36,000

Cash Back/yr

Estimated Value

$360

After Fees

+$360

1st Year Value

$360

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 2x7,200 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.2x
Total points earned36,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$360

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • INTRO OFFER: Unlimited Cashback Match for all new cardmembers – only from Discover. 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. So you could turn $50 cash back into $100. Or turn $100 cash back into $200.
  • Earn 2% cash back 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.
  • Redeem your rewards for cash at any time.
  • No credit score required to apply.
  • No annual fee and build your credit with responsible use.
  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then the standard variable purchase APR of 17.24% – 26.24% applies.
  • Terms and conditions apply.

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