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Discover it® Secured Credit Card Review: Build Credit and Earn Rewards

Want to build credit and earn rewards? The Discover it® Secured Credit Card offers cash back on purchases, plus Discover will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year!

Annual Fee$0.00
Regular APR
Purchase APR: 26.49% standard variable purchase APR.
Cash Advance APR: 28.49% variable.
Intro APRBalance Transfer APR: 10.99% for 6 months, then Purchase APR applies.
Rewards Rate2% cash back at gas stations
Sign-up BonusUnlimited dollar-for-dollar cash back match
Other Fees
Minimum interest charge: $.50.
Cash advance fee: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Balance transfer fee: 3% Intro fee of the amount transferred; 5% fee for future transfers.

Overview

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • No annual fee
  • Intro APR period
  • Cashback on purchases
  • Generous sign-up bonus
  • No credit score required to apply

Things to consider

  • High regular APR
  • Balance transfer fee
  • Refundable security deposit required

Benefits

Drawbacks

Decision Guidance

Summary

The Discover it® Secured Credit Card is a reasonable option for individuals with poor credit or those looking to build credit. It offers notable strengths such as no annual fee, cashback rewards, and a generous first-year cashback match. The rewards...