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American Express® Green Card vs Discover it® Student Chrome

Compare American Express® Green Card and Discover it® Student Chrome side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express® Green Card versus Discover it® Student Chrome compared by attribute
Feature American Express® Green Card Discover it® Student Chrome
Card fee $150 USD/yr No fee
Purchase APR (from) 19.49% 16.49%
Interest-free period - 25 days
Foreign transaction fee 0% 0%
Rewards 3x points on travel, transit, and restaurants worldwide; 1x on all other purchases 2% cash back at gas stations and restaurants (up to $1,000 combined per quarter); 1% on all other purchases
Installments - -
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee
Welcome bonus
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the American Express® Green Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Discover it® Student Chrome if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
  • Still unsure? Read each full review below, then apply on the issuer's secure site.

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