Miles by Discover® Card Review
 
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The Miles by Discover® Card, issued by Discover, is designed for those with very good credit who plan to take advantage of the travel rewards program.
Through the rewards program, cardholders earn double miles on up to $3,000 in travel and restaurant purchases and one mile for every dollar spent on general purchases. Earned miles can be redeemed for airfare or reduced airfare on most major U.S.-based airlines with no blackout dates. Miles can also be redeemed for gift cards from 50 brand-name partners or cash. Cardholders earn 1,000 bonus miles in every month that they make a purchase during the first year of cardmembership for up to 12,000 bonus miles. There is a maximum of 60,000 miles that may be accumulated per year, but miles will not expire as long as the account remains active within a 36-month period.
In addition, the card offers platinum benefits that include auto rental insurance, up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance, and various Internet account related services.
The Miles by Discover® Card has a 0% introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers for six months with no annual fee. The APR for this card is reasonable, although it is important to note that only higher qualifying applicants will receive the lowest rate available.
Therefore, those who plan to take advantage of the introductory rate and the rewards program will benefit most from what the Miles by Discover® Card has to offer.
Review Date: July 31, 2009
Note: The review on this card was updated on July 31, 2009. The review is believed to be accurate during the update, however, information posted may have changed since the update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application.
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Intro Rate (Intro APR):
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0% Intro APR* |
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Intro Applied Towards:
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Purchases, Balance Transfers |
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Additional Intro Details:
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*There is a 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. See terms and conditions for complete details. |
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Purchase APR:
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as low as 11.99% (Variable) |
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Cash APR:
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23.99% (Variable) |
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Finance Configuration:
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Average Daily Balance (including new purchases) |
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Annual Fee:
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$0 |
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Grace Period:
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25 Days (Min.) |
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Over the Limit Fee:
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$15 on balances up to $500; $39 on balances over $500 |
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Cash Advance Fee:
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3%, $5 minimum |
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Balance Transfer Fee:
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3% for each balance transfer made under this offer |
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Miles per Dollar:
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1 Mile |
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Additional Miles:
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Earn double miles on up to $3,000 in travel and restaurant purchases. |
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Mile Details:
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Miles can be redeemed for airfare or reduced airfare on most major U.S.-based airlines with no blackout dates. Miles can also be redeemed for gift cards from 50 brand-name partners or cash. |
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Expiration:
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None (Account inactivity for more than 18 months could result in the forfeiture of some or all of the Cashback Bonus®.) |
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Yearly Limit:
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No |
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Bonus Details:
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**Cardholders will receive 1,000 bonus miles every month they make a purchase during the first year. |
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Frequent Flyer Compatible:
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No |
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Most Attractive Feature(s):
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| 0% introductory rate; reward program; bonus miles. |
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Least Attractive Feature(s):
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| Low rate not available to all applicants. |
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Additional Features:
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Various Internet account related services.
Up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance.
Auto rental insurance.
Fraud and security protection services.
See website for additional benefits. |
*The APR for purchases and balance transfers varies according to the applicant's credit history and may range from 11.99% - 18.99%.
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 Here" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover's website. |
