Discover Student Card

How do I earn Cashback Bonus?

You earn Cashback Bonus on every purchase just by using your Discover card.

 

• You can earn 5% Cashback Bonus on category purchases up to the dollar amount of purchases specified in each program.  Categories change throughout the year and include categories like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas and groceries.  View the current 5% Cashback Bonus program details.  You must sign up for each 5% program.  As described below, category purchases in excess of the specified amounts will automatically earn up to 1% Cashback Bonus.
• You can also earn 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at top online retailers through our exclusive online shopping mall, ShopDiscover.
• You automatically earn up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all your other purchases. You will earn 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus on purchases after your total annual purchases exceed $3000; purchases that are part of your first $3000 earn .25%.  Warehouse purchases (those made at select warehouse clubs, discount stores and their affiliates) earn .25%.  We do not include warehouse purchases or 5% category purchases in calculating your total annual purchases.

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Is there a limit to the amount of Cashback Bonus I can earn?

You can earn 5% Cashback Bonus on category purchases up to the dollar amount specified in each program. You must sign up for each program. View the current 5% Cashback Bonus program details. All other purchases, including category purchases in excess of the specified amounts, automatically earn up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus.

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How does the 5% Cashback Bonus Program Work?

You can earn 5% Cashback Bonus on category purchases up to the dollar amount of purchases specified in each program. Categories change throughout the year and include categories like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas and groceries. You must sign up for each 5% program. View the current 5% Cashback Bonus program details. Category purchases in excess of the specified amounts will automatically earn up to 1% Cashback Bonus.

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How do I sign up for the 5% Cashback Bonus program?

It's free and easy. If you are already a Discover cardmember, log in to the Account Center to sign up or call 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683). Remember, you must sign up for each program.

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What should I do if I have not received my 5% Cashback Bonus after making a category purchase?

First, be sure to check the terms of the program. You earn 5% Cashback Bonus on category purchases up to the dollar amount of purchases specified in each program so make sure that your purchase was in the correct category and your total purchases in the category have not exceeded the dollar amount specified for that program. Also, please note the date of your category purchase and the date that you signed up for the program as you will earn 5% Cashback Bonus beginning on the start date of the program or the date you signed up, whichever is later. Finally, 5% Cashback Bonus is generally posted to your account within eight weeks. If you still have questions about your 5% Cashback Bonus, log in to the Account Center to send us a secure message or call 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683).

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What is ShopDiscover?

ShopDiscover is an online shopping mall, exclusively for our cardmembers. ShopDiscover lets you earn 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at top online retailers such as FTD.com, Hotwire, Overstock.com, BestBuy.com and many more! There is no limit to the Cashback Bonus you can earn through ShopDiscover. You simply link to a retailer’s site through ShopDiscover at Discover.com/shop, pay with your card and get the additional Cashback Bonus. It’s that simple.

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What should I do if I have not received my Cashback Bonus after making a purchase through ShopDiscover?

First, be sure to check the terms and conditions of the offer. Many of these offers require eight weeks for the Cashback Bonus to post to your account. If you still haven't received your Cashback Bonus after eight weeks, log in to the Account Center to send us a secure message or call 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683).

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How can I redeem my Cashback Bonus?

If you are registered for the Account Center, you can browse all your reward options and redeem online. Log in to the Account Center or call 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) to redeem your reward. Not registered for the Account Center? Register now. You can redeem your rewards starting at $20

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What are my redemption options?

You may redeem Cashback Bonus for Partner gift cards, merchandise, Discover gift cards or charitable donations starting at $20. You may redeem Cashback Bonus for cash in the form of a direct deposit to your bank account or a credit to your Discover card account in $50 increments, starting at $50. You may select more than one redemption method so long as each redemption is in one of the above amounts.

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Who are the participating Cashback Bonus Partners?

View a list of our Partners. You can turn your Cashback Bonus into bigger rewards every time you redeem for gift cards or instant eCertificates from over 100 brand-name Partners.

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Will my Cashback Bonus ever expire?

Your Cashback Bonus rewards have no expiration date; however, if your account is closed for any reason or inactive for 18 consecutive months or if you fail to make the Minimum Payment Due by the Payment Due Date for two consecutive billing periods, your Cashback Bonus will be forfeited.

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When does Cashback Bonus show up on my statement?

Newly earned Cashback Bonus will appear on the first page of each monthly statement. You can view your Cashback Bonus amount by logging in to the Account Center and going to the Statements page. Not registered for the Account Center? Register now.

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Where do I find my Cashback Bonus totals?

Look for your totals on the first page of your monthly Discover card statement. Or log in to the Account Center to see your Cashback Bonus Summary online in the Account Center. Not registered for the Account Center? Register now.

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How can I find out the status of my Discover Card application?

It can take up to 30 days to process an application. You can check the status of your application online at Discover.com/checkstatus. If 30 days has passed since you applied, please call us toll free at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) to find out the status of your application.

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Why do I need to activate my new Discover Card?

The activation process is a security measure. When you call us to activate your card, we will ask you to provide your personal information. This is how we ensure that you, not others, are using your card. To make the activation process as quick as possible, please call us from your home phone. For security purposes, if you receive multiple card packages in the mail, you will need to activate each one separately.

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If my Discover Card is lost or stolen, will my Cashback Bonus be transferred to my new account?

Yes, we automatically transfer your Cashback Bonus to your new Discover Card Account.

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Can I participate in the Cashback Bonus Program if I live outside the United States?

Yes, you can earn Cashback Bonus when you use your Discover card wherever it is accepted. Once you’ve earned $20 Cashback Bonus (or $50 for an electronic deposit into a bank account or credit to your Discover card account), you can redeem. Log in to the Account Center to see all your redemption options.

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Can I pay my Discover Student Card bill online?

Yes. You can pay your Discover Student Credit Card bill online. All you need is your checkbook to enroll; enter your banking information once during sign up and you'll never have to enter it again. There's no charge for using this service. To enroll or make a payment, log in to the Account Center. Not registered for the Account Center? Register now.

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Can I request an additional Discover Student Card online?

In Customer Service within the Account Center, you can request new designs for your Card, add an Authorized User to your Account or request a replacement for a worn or damaged Card. Just log in to the Account Center, go to Customer Service and choose either the “Request or Replace a Card” link or “Add a Person to Your Account” link under Account-Related Requests.

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How can I get cash with my Discover Student Card?

You can get cash at over 150,000 Discover Cash Network ATMs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All you need is your PIN and your Discover Card. You can also stop in at one of more than 58,000 participating banks and financial institutions for quick cash using your Card and photo ID. To find participating ATMs and banks, visit our ATM Locator.

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How can I request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for ATMs and cash advances?

Please call us at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) from your home telephone. A Customer Service representative will ask you a few questions and process your request. PINs may be requested only by telephone at this time.

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What should I do if my Discover Card is lost or stolen?

Call us immediately at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) to report the Card’s loss or theft. We will close your Account and reissue you a new Account number and Card(s). If your lost/stolen Discover Card is registered at the Account Center, you’ll need to re-register when your new Card arrives in the mail.

If you use our Auto Bill Pay online service, we will contact your biller directly to inform them of your new Account number and expiration date.

If you have set up automatic payments directly with billers outside of the Auto Bill Pay service, you will need to contact them with your new Account number and expiration date.

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Can I change my address, phone number and e-mail address online?

Yes. Log in to the Account Center, go to Personal Profile, and then click on “Update Your Personal Information.” You can change your Account information in addition to managing other aspects of your Account. Not registered for the Account Center? Register now.

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How can I request a credit limit increase?

Please call us at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683). A Customer Service representative will ask you a few questions and process your request. Credit limit increases may be requested only by telephone at this time.

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What if I have questions about my interest rate?

To discuss your interest rate, call us toll free at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683).

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What security measures are in place on Discovercard.com?

Making sure you're secure when you manage your online Account at Discovercard.com is one of our top priorities. We currently have multiple industry-standard security solutions in place including:

 

• 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) that encodes the personal information you send over the Internet
• Multiple firewall layers
• Active system monitoring to provide real-time alerts

 

Our $0 Fraud Liability Guarantee ensures that you’re never responsible for unauthorized usage of your Discover Card.

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How can I tell if the web page I'm on is secure?

Web pages have two indicators that they are secure:

 

• A padlock icon at the bottom of the browser window (you can click the padlock to verify the identity of the site to which you are connected)
• A Web address that starts with “https” instead of “http”

 

These indicators assure you that the page—and your information—is protected. You will always see both when you log in to the Discovercard.com Account Center. If you do not see both of these indicators on the log in page of the Account Center, do not log in to the site and close your browser immediately. To make sure that you are always logging in to the Discover Card Web site, we suggest that you bookmark our home page or log in page and use it to access the site.

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How can I tell if an e-mail is really from Discover Card?

Authentic e-mails from Discover Card will come from one of these five addresses:

 

• discovercard@email.discovercard.com
• discovercard@service.discovercard.com
• websupport@service.discovercard.com
• discovercard@autobillpay.discovercard.com
• discoverbusinesscard@email.discovercard.com

 

If you receive what appears to be a fraudulent e-mail from us, please call 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) immediately.

Please note that messages you receive in the Account Center at Discovercard.com are always secure.

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What should I use for my Account Center password?

A good password is easy for you to remember—but hard for somebody else to guess. Avoid using passwords that others might guess, such as a birth date, Social Security Number or pet's name.

Select passwords you'll remember, but try replacing some of the letters with numbers—“secret” might be “s1cr1t,” for example. And mix up your passwords—use different passwords at different Web sites.

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Do I need to log out of the Account Center?

Yes, log out by clicking the “Account Center Log Out” link at the top of the page. You’ll see a new page confirming that you've logged out.

If you don’t log out, others using the same computer could potentially access information saved or cached in the memory of the browser. As an extra precaution, close your browser’s window before leaving the computer.

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If I request a new Discover Student Card design, will my Account number stay the same?

Yes. The terms of your agreement will remain the same, including your Account number, interest rates, statement closing date, Cashback Bonus and Account Center settings.

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I requested a new Discover Student Card Design, what should I do with my current Card?

Since your Account Number will not change, your current Card will remain active until the expiration date. Continue using it until the expiration date shown on the Card or call us at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) to deactivate the Card. You do not need to return your current Card to us. If you choose not to use your old Card, please destroy it.

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How long does it take to process a balance transfer to my Discover Student Card?

When you request a balance transfer, Discover Card makes a payment to your other creditor(s). It may take up to two weeks for them to receive the funds and credit your other account. This means you should make payments to your creditor(s) until the balance transfer is complete to avoid late fees and finance charges. It’s best to contact your other creditor(s) to confirm they have received the balance transfer.

The balance transfer may post to your Discover Card Account at any time within the two-week period. You can check to see if it has posted by logging in to the Account Center and clicking on “View activity since last statement.” Not registered for the Account Center? Register now.

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If I am currently enrolled in CreditSafe Plus credit insurance, can I switch to Discover Payment Protection credit protection?

Yes. First, you’ll need to cancel your CreditSafe Plus coverage. Then enroll in Discover Payment Protection. To make changes to your coverage, clarify which coverage you have, or both, call 1-877-883-1959 toll free Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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