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Discover® Student Card - Clear

  • Up to 5% cashback bonus.
  • Make your money worth Moresm*
  • Unlimited cash rewards, automatically
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Why This Card?

Expert Review:

Choose from 3 cool, clear credit card designs with the Discover Student Card - Clear. Enjoy a 0% introductory APR on purchases for 6 months and pay no annual fee. Discover's $0 fraud liability guarantee and easy online account management options offer peace of mind to any student navigating a hectic college life. You'll also earn 5% cash back in categories like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas, groceries, restaurants and many more and up to 1% cash back on all other purchases automatically. There is no annual fee and the interest rate is standard for a student credit card.



Updated: Mar 2010
Ongoing AprAnnual FeeCredit Needed
14.99%$0Excellent - Good

Rates & Term Details

Basic APR14.99%
Intro APR on purchases0%
Intro Period6 months
Cash Advance APR23.99%
Default APRUp to 28.99%
Annual Fee$0
Grace Period25 days
Min. Finance Charge$0.50
Late Fee$19 to $39
Overlimit Fee$15 to $39
Foreign Purchase2%
Universal DefaultNo
Sign Up FeeNone

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