UPDATE – The Discover it Double Cash Back your first year $150 Cash Back Bonus is now EXPIRED
Discover only has one card these days, called the Discover it Double Cash Back your first year. However, there are a few different promotions for new customers going on (including a new $150 bonus offer) each with a different application link – so please click and read carefully. The best offer depends on how much you value 0% interest on purchases or balance transfers for an extended intro period.
$150 cash back when you make $750 in purchases during your 1st three months from account opening. Limited-time boost, the bonus is usually $100 or less. This offer is best for those that don’t need 0% interest on purchases or balance transfers.
Discover it® Double Cash Back your first year – 0% APR on balance transfers for 18 months, purchases for 6 months
0% Intro APR* on balance transfers for 18 months. Then the variable purchase APR applies, currently 10.99% – 22.99%. A fee of 3% applies for each balance transferred. 0% Intro APR* on purchases for 6 months. Then the variable purchase APR applies, currently 10.99% – 22.99%.
Discover it® Double Cash Back your first year – 0% APR on both purchases and balance transfers for 14 months
0% Intro APR* on purchases and balance transfers for 14 months. Then the variable purchase APR applies, currently 10.99% – 22.99%. A fee of 3% applies for each balance transferred.
New 5% Cash Back bonus categories announced
From now until the end of March 2014, get a 5% Cashback Bonus on up to $1,500 in purchases at Gas Stations. 5% rewards start only after activation each quarter and are not retroactive, so sign up now by logging into your account online.
Common features of ALL Discover it cards:
- 5% cash back on rotating categories (see above). 1% flat cashback on all other purchases with no tiers.
- Free FICO® credit score, shown on every monthly statement.
- Late payment forgiveness. There is no late fee for your first late payment, and your APR won’t automatically increase either. Pay online or by phone for free up to midnight Eastern on your due date.
- 100% U.S.-based customer service.
- No foreign transaction fee. Discover is actually one of the best cards for Asia, especially China and Japan. You can use your Discover anywhere you see a China Union Pay, JCB, or Diners Club International logo.
- No annual fee. No overlimit fee.
It’s been a while since I last signed up for a credit card (almost 2 years ago, right before shipping out for basic, and right as Bank of America came out with their current rewards credit card).
Not only was this really quick and painless, but the painless way they processed it was wonderful. Being able to use it in Asia is pretty painless too, as I expect to travel a lot more in the next coming year.
Thank you for this. Glad I subscribed to this blog.
If I already have a Discover More card am I still eligible for this offer? It says “new applicants” but I would technically be a new applicant for the “it” card.
I signed up for this card on after seeing this post. FICO score was printed on my welcome statement 7 days later. Plus signing up a friend nets $50 each. Pretty good deal here. Thanks!
From the hints it looks like this is going to stay the same as last year:
Q1: Restaurants
Q2: Home Improvement
Q3: Gas
Q4: Online Shopping
with Movies as a year-long bonus.