Discover (now Capital One)
Discover (now Capital One) Cashback Debit
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The famous 1% cash back checking account, now closed to new applicants
Insurance: FDIC insured to $250,000 via Discover Bank; Discover is now part of Capital One following the May 2025 merger
Account Terms History
A dated record of APY, fees and opening requirements. New changes append to this table; prior terms remain visible.
| Observed | APY / yield | Monthly fee | Minimum | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | None | $0 | None (when it was open) | Discover checking page (redirects to Capital One 360 Checking) →Product closed to new applicants: the official Discover checking page now 301-redirects to Capital One 360 Checking; no terms changed for existing accounts |
| 2026-06-11 | None | $0 | None (when it was open) | Archive record · no attached snapshotLegacy snapshot before event-level evidence attachments |
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Closed to new applicants: official Discover checking page 301-redirects to Capital One 360 Checking
Fields: fdic, cons
Discover checking page (redirects to Capital One 360 Checking) →
Features
- ▸1% cash back on up to $3,000/month in debit card purchases (up to $360/year)
- ▸No monthly fee, no overdraft fee, no insufficient-funds fee
- ▸Early Pay direct deposit up to 2 days early
- ▸60,000+ fee-free ATMs (Allpoint and MoneyPass)
- ▸Free checks and free replacement debit cards
- ▸U.S.-based 24/7 customer service
Pros
- +1% back on debit spend was unique among fee-free checking accounts
- +Zero fee schedule was among the cleanest in banking
- +Strong customer service reputation
- +Existing accountholders keep the product until migration completes
Cons
- −Closed to new applications since January 2026 after the Capital One merger
- −Discover's checking page now redirects to Capital One 360 Checking
- −Capital One has no equivalent cash-back debit product
- −Never paid interest and never rebated out-of-network ATM fees
Our Take
Cashback Debit was the best answer for people who refuse to use credit cards but still want rewards, and there is no true replacement now that Capital One has closed it to new applicants. If you already have it, keep using it until the migration to Capital One 360 lands. If you are shopping for cash back on a debit card today, Upgrade's Rewards Checking Plus is the closest living substitute.
Best for: Existing Discover checking customers riding it out until migration
Open at Discover (now Capital One) →Last verified 2026-10-12
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