Things You'll Need:
- Financial information
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Step 1
Decide what features are important to you in a Discover card. The company offers four primary types of cards: the More, the Motiva, the Open Road and the Miles card, all of which have different primary benefits. The varied benefits include a 5-percent cash-back bonus, a return of interest as a pay-on-time reward or travel rewards with limited or no restrictions.
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Step 2
Use one of the recommended browsers (if applying online) to view and submit all information. This will allow you to take full advantage of the security features.
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Step 3
Perform a side-by-side comparison of the available cards. The Discover card website provides a chart that shows all the details of the offered cards so you can see how they differ (see Resources below).
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Step 1
Visit the Discover Card website and click on the "Apply for a Card" tab at the top of the page.
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Step 2
Click on the icon of the card you decided would best suit your needs.
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Step 3
Choose a card design (if applicable) and enter your name, address, housing and employment information. Verify that all the information is correct after you have entered it.
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Step 4
Read the "Terms and Conditions" in full prior to agreeing to them, and print a copy for your records.
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Step 5
Submit your application and wait for a confirmation of submission.
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Step 6
Check your mail or email for application status updates.
