Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions [2025] by Ian Snyder May 24, 2025 128 Wondering which credit card you can apply for next? Issuer rules vary widely — and much of the information out there is incomplete or unpublished. This guide breaks down major bank restrictions, including Chase’s 5/24 rule and which issuers expect you to have a checking account. We’ve compiled what’s known, plus community data points, all in one place.
The U.S. DOJ Won’t Block Capital One’s Acquisition of Discover After All — Here’s the Latest by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 5 The big news in the financial world of late is that Capital One is acquiring Discover. As the two companies plan to combine in a deal worth $35.3 billion, what'll change with the two credit card franchises is front of mind. Here's what we currently know and don't know about Capital One's takeover of Discover, plus the questions we're asking.
How To Find 0% Promotional APR Offers on Discover Cards (and Why You Might Want To Avoid Them) by Tyler Glatt June 12, 2024 0 Holding a credit card with a 0% introductory or promotional APR is handy in the right circumstances. And if you have a Discover Card, reaching out to the issuer might be worth your time; you may be able to activate a targeted 0% promotional APR offer for the next several months or even a year, based on offers several cardholders have received.
Watch Out for Fees: Discover To Classify Online Gambling as a Cash Advance by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 1 Online gambling has taken the internet by storm. And for those who use online gambling as a chance to earn points or cash back on bets, Discover has announced that it'll soon come with an added cost in the form of cash advance fees. Here's what you need to know about Discover's latest announcement to its cardholders.
Discover It® Miles Card Review: Great First-Year Value, Not So Great After That by Ian Snyder December 14, 2023 0 With no annual fee, flat-rate rewards, and flexible redemption options, the Discover it® Miles card is worth a look. The best part: Discover will automatically double all the miles you earn during the first year. While the card doesn't have a traditional welcome bonus, this Discover Match could potentially end up rewarding you immensely. After that first year, though, what's the value in this card? Let's take a closer look.
Discover it Cash Back Card Review: Worth the Effort for Bonus Earnings by Ryan Flanigan November 7, 2023 0 The Discover it® Cash Back could be a great addition to any credit card portfolio, thanks to excellent earning opportunities in the first year and a lengthy introductory APR offer. But is this the right card for you in the long run? Let's take a closer look at the card's positives and negatives to find out.
Use Your Discover Card to Get a $20 Refund on Your Phone Bill by Skye Class July 24, 2019 13 Recently, Discover sent out a targeted email to some of their customers offering them a $20 refund for paying two cell phone bills before the end of September 2019. Unless you have another card which will give you a better reward, this is some easy cash for anyone with a Discover Card.
Discover it® Business Card Review by Sam Helmy September 23, 2018 12 The Discover it® Business Card is a no-fuss business rewards card providing an unlimited 1.5% cash back, no foreign transaction fees, no annual fee, and free FICO scores.
Discover Ends 5 Card Benefits as of February 28, 2018 by Howie Rappaport December 26, 2017 30 As of February 28, 2018, Discover has ended Extended Product Warranty, Return Guarantee, Purchase Protection, Auto Rental Insurance and Flight Accident Insurance as card benefits. However, price protection remains.