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Updated Sep 13, 2026 · research
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Discover it Secured Cash Back

Secured cash back card to build credit with 5% rotating categories, 1% elsewhere and first-year Cashback Match.

Personal
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Credit profile: no credit check
$0
Annual fee
5% back everyday purchases at different places each quarter
Top rate
N/A
Foreign fee

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Earning Rates

everyday purchases at different places each quarter
5%cash back

up to the quarterly maximum when you activate

all other purchases
1%cash back

Fees

Fee TypeAmount
Annual Fee$0

Card Benefits

5 benefits (1 strong or better)

Statement Credits

Lifestyle Benefits

Other Insurance

Coverage Tier Legend

Best in ClassIndustry-leading coverage
StrongAbove average
StandardTypical coverage
LimitedBelow average

About This Card

Discover it Secured Cash Back is a secured card to build credit with responsible use. It requires a refundable deposit as low as $49 for a $200 minimum credit line, earns 5% cash back in rotating quarterly places when you activate up to the quarterly maximum plus 1% on other purchases, and offers unlimited Cashback Match in the first year. It states no annual fee and no credit score required to apply.

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Rewards program

Discover Cashback Bonus

Earns Cash Back

Card Categories

Cash backSecuredCredit buildingNo Annual FeeRotating categories

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  • 4 of 5 benefits rated high confidence
  • 5 source citations across benefits
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