Where It Wins, Where It Doesn't
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- No annual fee
- Non-bonus spending earns only 1x
- Bonus rates have spending caps
- Top categories rotate quarterly and require activation
What It Earns
Net annual value (rewards + credits at typical usage, minus the fee) at three reference spending profiles. Signup bonuses excluded.
Everyday
Groceries, gas, and dining out a few times a month ($24,000/yr)
+$240/yr
$240 rewards
Foodie
Heavy dining and delivery, lighter on travel ($26,000/yr)
+$260/yr
$260 rewards
Traveler
Several trips a year with flights and hotels ($28,000/yr)
+$280/yr
$280 rewards
This card has spending caps or rotating categories not fully modeled above; treat these as upper bounds.
Rewards by Category
Dining
1x
Grocery
1x
Gas
1x
Flights
1x
Hotels
1x
Other Travel
1x
Online Shopping
1x
Rideshare
1x
Streaming
1x
Amazon
1x
Costco
1x
Other
1x
Apple
1x
Cell Phone
1x
Fast Food
1x
Home Utilities
1x
Internet
1x
Walmart
1x
Point value: 1.0 cents per point
The Fine Print That Changes the Math
5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories (up to $1,500/quarter, activate required). 1% everything else. Cashback Match doubles all rewards first year. $20 Good Grades reward.
- Rotating quarterly categories: bonus rate capped at $6,000 of spend per year ($1,500 per quarter = $6,000/year combined across rotating categories)
Discover it Student Cash Back FAQ
What is the Discover it Student Cash Back annual fee?
The Discover it Student Cash Back has no annual fee.
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