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Discover it® Student Cash Back vs Upgrade Boost Money™ Card

Compare Discover it® Student Cash Back and Upgrade Boost Money™ Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Discover it® Student Cash Back versus Upgrade Boost Money™ Card compared by attribute
Feature Discover it® Student Cash Back Upgrade Boost Money™ Card
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 16.49% -
Interest-free period 25 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 No cash-back rewards program. Premium subscribers receive purchase security (up to $500/claim), return protection, extended warranty, and trip cancellation protection.
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 Upgrade Boost Money™ Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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