Discover it Student Cash Back Review
By Aaron Ross · Deals & Finance Writer
Reviewed June 17, 2026
Build credit in college and get every dollar of cash back matched your first year.
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Overview
Earn 5% back in rotating categories plus 1% on everything else, with no annual fee. Discover automatically doubles all the cash back you've earned at the end of year one—a huge boost for students.
Why we picked it
- Our take: Best for travel.
- Price range: $0/yr.
- Where to buy: Discover.
Aaron Ross
Deals & Finance Writer
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