• Editor's Rating: 8.5
  • Consumer Rating: (1 ratings) 6.0
Intro APR: 3.99%*
Regular APR: as low as 11.99% Variable*
Annual Fee: None
Intro Period: 6 Months*
Balance Transfer: Yes*
Credit Needed: Excellent

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  • Cash Rewards for your good credit management!
  • Get a Pay-On-Time Bonus(SM) equal to a full month’s interest every time you make 6 on-time payments in a row—twice a year, every year
  • 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus® at top retailers through our exclusive online shopping site
  • Up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases
  • Unlimited cash rewards
  • Increase, even double, your rewards when you redeem for gift cards from our 100 Cashback Bonus Partners

EDITORS' RATINGS OVERALL SCORE

8.5

Overall

The Bottom-Line

For anyone with excellent credit who enjoys being rewarded for their good account management habits, this card is a good option.

The Good

A low introductory offer on purchases and balance transfers, and unlimited cash rewards that never expire. Six on time payments in a row will earn a pay-on-time bonus.

The Not So Good

Must exceed $3,000 in purchases before 1% Cashback Bonus applies. Rate is based on credit history and good be higher than similar cards if credit is less than excellent.

CARD DESCRIPTION

Offering a unique pay-on-time bonus for good card management habits, the Discover® Motiva(SM) card is unique credit card. Featuring a below Prime introductory offer for 12 months on balance transfers and six months on purchases, this is a good choice for anyone with a high-interest balance to transfer.

The Discover Motiva(SM) card is for people with excellent credit, offers unlimited cash rewards and bonus cash rewards for good credit management. Finally, there is a credit card product that rewards you for your positive credit habits. Six on time payments in a row can earn you a pay-on-time bonus. You can also find a low introductory rate on purchases and unlimited cash rewards that will never expire, so you can use them whenever you need to.

You must exceed $3,000 in purchases before the 1% cash back bonus will apply but you can earn 5%-20% from your cash back bonus at top retailers through Discover’s exclusive online shopping site.

Read Customer Reviews (Last Reviewed: Jul 25, 2008)

DETAILED EDITORS' RATINGS

8.0

Introductory APR

3.9% APR for 12 months on balance transfers and 6 months on purchases.

8.0

Benefits

Cashback Bonus on purchases, low introductory interest rate and pay-on-time bonus every six months.

8.0

Fees

No annual fee; 3% balance transfer fee; 3% cash advance fee.

8.0

Regular APR

Variable between 10.99% and 18.99% based on credit history.