Student Credit Cards

  • Who: Credit cards for students over 18
  • Why: It is important that students strive to obtain a high credit score
  • Drawbacks: Student credit cards can be a helpful financial tool if used in a responsible manner, but can also lead to staggering student credit card debt if used irresponsibly. Credit education is essential.

Editor's Pick

Citi Forward® for College Students

Editor’s Pick Citi Forward® for College Students

5 out of 5

Editor’s Pick Citi Forward® for College Students



Discover® Student Card

  • 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas, restaurants, pet stores and many more
  • Up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases
  • 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus® through our exclusive online shopping site
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


Note! 

Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months14.99% VN/AN/AFair

Capital One® Student Rewards℠ Credit Card

  • No annual fee
  • 2% cash back on restaurants, entertainment, cell phone bills and books
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • A smart way to build credit while earning cash back
  • Get your cash back how you want it, when you want it with automatic redemptions


Note! 

Editor's Rating

3 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone23.9% VariableYesNoneLimited

Discover® Student Open Road

  • 0% Interest on Purchases for 6 Months*
  • Build Your Credit History
  • Full 5% Cashback Bonus® on gas and auto maintenance purchases
  • Up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases


Note! 

Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 months14.99% VNoN/AFair

Citi Forward® for College Students

  • Up to a 2% purchase APR reduction when you make a purchase, stay under your credit line and pay on time 3 billing periods in a row.
  • 3,500 bonus points after $250 in purchases are made within 3 months of account opening.
  • 2,500 bonus points when you sign up for paperless statements within 3 months of account opening.


Note! 

Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases7 months17.24% VariableYes3% ($5 min)*Limited

Discover® Student Cards Monogram Collection

  • 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, home improvement stores, department stores, gas, restaurants, pet stores and many more
  • Up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases
  • 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus® through our exclusive online shopping site
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


Note! 

Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months14.99% VN/AN/AFair

Citi® mtvUTM Platinum Select® Visa® for College Students

  • 0% APR* on Purchases for 7 months, if you qualify, based on your application and credit history*.
  • Earn 5 ThankYou Points® for every dollar you spend at restaurants, bookstores, record stores, movie theaters and video rental stores.
  • Earn 25 ThankYou Points every month when you pay on time and don't go over your credit limit.


Note! 

Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% if you qualify*7 Months*17.24 - 21.24% VariableYes3% ($5 min)*Limited

Current by Discover Teen Prepaid Debit Card

  • Debit Card for Teens with built-in parental controls
  • Set daily, weekly, and monthly spending limits
  • Restrict teen card use in unwanted shopping categories (e.g. liquor stores, tobacco stores, hotels, etc.)
  • Free Direct Deposit for parents & teens
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


Note! 

Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Apply Now

Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/ALimited