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At a glance

Rewards rates

5%
Earn 5% on everyday purchases at different places you shop each quarter like grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and more, up to the quarterly maximum when you activate
1%
Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.

Intro offer

Unlimited Cashback Match™

INTRO OFFER: Unlimited Cashback Match for all new cardmembers. Discover will automatically match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! There’s no minimum spending or maximum rewards. You could turn $150 cash back into $300

Introductory purchases APR

0% intro on purchases for 6 months

Ongoing purchases APR

17.74% - 26.74% (Variable)

Introductory balance transfer APR

0% intro on balance transfers for 18 months

Ongoing balance transfer APR

17.74% - 26.74% (Variable)

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.74% (Variable)

Ongoing penalty APR

None

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Get a 0% intro APR for 18 months on balance transfers and 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months; balance transfer fee applies. Then 17.74% to 26.74% Standard Variable APR applies, based on credit worthiness
  • UNLIMITED CASHBACK MATCH: Discover will automatically match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! There’s no minimum spending or maximum rewards. You could turn $150 cash back into $300. Click Apply Now to view important rates and disclosures

At a glance

Rewards rates

5%
Earn 5% on everyday purchases at different places you shop each quarter like grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and more, up to the quarterly maximum when you activate
1%
Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.

Intro offer

Unlimited Cashback Match™

INTRO OFFER: Unlimited Cashback Match for all new cardmembers. Discover will automatically match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! There’s no minimum spending or maximum rewards. You could turn $150 cash back into $300

Introductory purchases APR

0% intro on purchases for 6 months

Ongoing purchases APR

17.74% - 26.74% (Variable)

Introductory balance transfer APR

0% intro on balance transfers for 18 months

Ongoing balance transfer APR

17.74% - 26.74% (Variable)

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.74% (Variable)

Ongoing penalty APR

None

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Get a 0% intro APR for 18 months on balance transfers and 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months; balance transfer fee applies. Then 17.74% to 26.74% Standard Variable APR applies, based on credit worthiness
  • UNLIMITED CASHBACK MATCH: Discover will automatically match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! There’s no minimum spending or maximum rewards. You could turn $150 cash back into $300. Click Apply Now to view important rates and disclosures
  • Earn 5% cash back on everyday purchases at different places you shop each quarter, up to the quarterly maximum when you activate. Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • Redeem cash back for any amount. Every $1 you earn in cash back is $1 you can redeem
  • Rewards don't expire for the life of the account
  • No annual fee and no foreign transaction fee
  • Lock your card in the Mobile app if it’s misplaced, lost, or stolen
  • You're covered by $0 Fraud Liability for unauthorized charges
at Capital One's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Our take

TPG Editor's Rating
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3.5/5

Overview

The Discover it Balance Transfer combines an introductory balance transfer APR offer (0% intro APR for 18 months on balance transfers and 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months; balance transfer fee applies. Then, 17.74%-26.74% Standard Variable APR applies, based on creditworthiness) with cash-back rewards and no annual fee. Cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases each quarter in rotating bonus categories (activation required), plus 1% on all other purchases. Discover also automatically matches all the cash back earned during the first cardmember year, with no limit on the match. (Partner offer)

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Intro APR period
  • 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases each quarter in rotating categories after activation
  • Cashback Match automatically matches all cash back earned during the first cardmember year

Cons

  • Requires activation to earn 5% cash back in quarterly bonus categories
  • Quarterly 5% category earnings capped at $1,500 in spend
  • 1% cash back outside bonus categories and after earnings cap is reached on rotating categories

Who is this card good for?

The Discover it Balance Transfer is a good fit for those looking to pay down existing credit card debt while earning cash back on purchases. Its introductory balance transfer APR offer can help cardholders save on interest as they pay down debt, while its rotating 5% cash-back categories and first-year Cashback Match provide value beyond the introductory period.

Earning rewards

Cardmembers earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in rotating bonus categories each quarter after activation. Purchases in those categories above the quarterly cap, as well as all other purchases, earn 1% cash back. At the end of the first cardmember year, Discover automatically matches all the cash back you've earned, with no limit on the match.

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Unlimited Cashback Match™

INTRO OFFER: Unlimited Cashback Match for all new cardmembers. Discover will automatically match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! There’s no minimum spending or maximum rewards. You could turn $150 cash back into $300

at Capital One's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    1 - 5% cash-back

  • Annual Fee

    $0

  • Regular APR

    17.74% - 26.74% (Variable)

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent, Good

at Capital One's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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