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Discover it Secured Cash Back

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Now run by Capital One. A secured card with a low deposit for some applicants, a first-year Cashback Match, and a way to get the deposit back and move to the regular Discover it.

✓ Fees checked · 2026-07-16 · money.usnews.com
Cashback Match at the end of year one (deposit $49, $99 or $200)

✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-07-16 (source: money.usnews.com). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.

Reward highlights

Who it's for

Best for starting or rebuilding credit with a refundable deposit and a clear path to an unsecured card.

Good for

Key benefits

Rates & fees

APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Discover it Secured Cash Back have an annual fee?

No, there is no annual fee.

How much deposit is required?

$49, $99 or $200 depending on creditworthiness, for a credit line of at least $200. You have 35 days after approval to pay it.

When do I get the deposit back?

Discover's page says that with a positive track record you can earn the deposit back and move to the Discover it Cash Back card. It does not give a fixed number of months.

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