Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students
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Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students
Card details
Card members can earn $30-$60 Cashback when they refer other cardholders.
No SSN required for International students.
Available to students (enrollment verification is required).
Amazon Prime Student on us (get reimbursed for subscription fees up to a lifetime total of $59).
1% unlimited cash back on all purchases.
Credit limits up to $5,000.
$0 annual fee & no foreign transaction fees.
No security deposit or co-signer required.
Helps students build credit history and gain financial independence.
Use anywhere in the world where Mastercard is accepted.
Includes Mastercard Platinum Benefits like Travel Assistance Services, Extended Warranty, and ID Theft Protection
Complimentary cellphone insurance up to $600.
Rates, fees & offers
Annual fee
$0
Rewards rate
1%
Bonus offer
N/A
Intro APR
N/A
Ongoing APR
Purchase: 20.24%, Variable
Foreign transaction fee
None
Recommended credit score
NerdWallet review
Rating details
4.6
Editor's overall rating
Pros and cons
Pros
Qualify with limited credit
No annual fee
No foreign transaction fee
Earns rewards
Cons
High APR
If you have at least some credit history, better options may exist
The Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students doesn’t require a credit history or a security deposit. International students will appreciate that it also doesn’t require a Social Security number.
The $0, and it earns an unlimited 1% cash back on all purchases. The card reports to two credit bureaus, and it offers a credit limit up to $5,000.
The ongoing APR is 20.24% Variable, which makes carrying a balance potentially expensive. But you’ll earn rewards while you build credit, a rare combination for a starter card. For more information, see NerdWallet’s full review.
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