Discover® Student Card - Tropical Beach
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The Discover® Student Card - Tropical Beach, issued by Discover, is designed for those with an average or limited credit history who are looking for a cash reward credit card.
Through the reward program, cardholders earn a 5% rebate for purchases made in popular categories that change four times a year like travel, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Plus, cardholders earn up to 1% for general purchases.
Those who spend up to $1,500 on general purchases will receive a .25% rebate, between $1,500 and $3,000 will receive a .5% rebate, and over $3,000 will receive a full 1% rebate.*
Cardholders also earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores, and they can earn a double Cashback Bonus® when redeeming their rebates for gift certificates from participating Discover® Card Partners. There is no yearly limit on the amount of rebates that can be earned, and rebates do not expire as long as the account is active within a 36-month period.
Aside from the reward program, the card also provides standard benefits, including online account management, no liability for unauthorized transactions, and discounts on products and services at participating merchants and retailers.
The APR for this card is reasonable and but there is no annual fee and 0% interest that applies to purchases for six months.
Therefore, students who plan to spend over $3,000 a year (to earn the 1% cash rebate), plan to use their Cashback Bonus® award at participating retailers (to earn a full 5% rebate and double cash rebates), and plan to pay in full each month (to avoid costly finance charges) will benefit most from what the Discover® Student Card - Tropical Beach has to offer.
*It is important to note that like many cash reward cards, the highest rebate offered will not apply to all purchases made with the credit card. In this case, 1% will be applied only to those purchases made after the cardholder spends over $3,000 in one year, so the overall cash rebate earned will be less than 1%, depending on the amount spent. For instance, if the cardholder were to spend $4,000, only $1,000 of this amount would be applied towards the 1% rebate. However, this does not take into account any promotional offers or the full 5% Cashback Bonus® award.
Most Attractive Feature: Double cash rebates at participating retailers and merchants (through the Cashback Bonus® award program); no annual fee.
Least Attractive Feature: Low rate not available to all applicants.
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Note: The review of this Discover card was updated on 04/01/2009 and is believed to be accurate during the update,
however, information posted may have since changed. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and
Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application
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| Key Card Information |
| Introductory Rates and Terms |
| Intro Rate: | 0% Interest* for 6 Months |
| Applied Towards: | Purchases |
| Details: | *There is a 0% introductory APR on purchases for 6 months. See terms and conditions for complete details. | | Miscellaneous Rates and Terms |
| Credit Limits: | n/a (Maximum) |
| Purchases APR: | 14.99% | | Cash Advance APR: | 23.99% | | Finance Config: | Average Daily Balance (including new purchases) | | Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) | | Fees Associated with this Card |
| Annual Fee: | $0 |
| Add. Cardholders: | $0 |
| Late Payment Fee: | $19 on balances up to $250; $39 on balances over $250 |
| Over-the-Limit Fee: | $15 on balances up to $500; $39 on balances over $500 | | Cash Advance Fee: | 3%, $5 minimum |
| Balance Transfers: | None |
| The Rewards Program Highlights |
| Optional Reward: | No |
| Rebate Minimum: | .25% |
| Rebate Maximum: | 5% |
| Additional Rebates: | Earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in popular categories that change four times a year like travel, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at participating Discover Card Partners. |
| | Earn a 0.25% rebate for up to $1,500 in general spending; 0.5% for over $1,500 up to $3,000; and 1% for over $3,000. Reward is redeemable in $20 increments only. |
| Expiration: | None (Account inactivity for more than 36 months could result in the forfeiture of some or all of the Cashback Bonus®.) |
| Additional Highlights of Interest |
Special Card Benefits and Features
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Various card designs to select from.
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Various Internet account related services.
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No liability for unauthorized transactions.
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Discounts on products and services at participating merchants and retailers.
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See website for additional benefits.
Important Notes Regarding This Offer
*See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Here" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.
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