Discover it® Student Cash Back
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Discover it® Student Cash Back
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4.9 out of 5
9.8/10
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Discover it® Student Cash Back vs Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card
Compare Discover it® Student Cash Back and Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card
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Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card
Petal - Visa - Credit card
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| Feature | Discover it® Student Cash Back | Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | No fee | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 16.49% | 28.24% |
| Interest-free period | 25 days | 21 days |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 0% |
| Rewards | 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories (up to $1,500 per quarter, activation required); 1% on all other purchases | 1% cash back on all purchases from card activation; escalates to 1.25% after 6 on-time monthly payments and 1.5% after 12 on-time monthly payments. Bonus 2%–10% cash back at select national merchants via Petal Offers (card-linked deals visible in-app). |
| 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 Discover it® Student Cash Back if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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