- 1.5% on all purchases
- No annual fee
- Doesn't count toward 5/24
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.
✓ 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
- No credit score required to apply
- Refundable deposit from $49 for a $200+ credit line
- No annual fee
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
- No credit score required to apply (Discover may use one if available)
- Deposit of $49, $99 or $200 depending on creditworthiness, for a credit line of at least $200
- Unlimited Cashback Match at the end of the first year for new cardholders
- Reports to the three major credit bureaus; the deposit comes back when the account is upgraded, or when you close it and pay in full
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.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.