NHL® Discover It®
The NHL® Discover It® from Discover earns up to 5% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 5%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the NHL Discover It earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 5% effective value (5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 99% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 5% effective value (5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 99% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 5% back | 5% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1% back | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1% back | 1% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1% back | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1% back | 1% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the NHL Discover It reward caps and conditions?
The NHL Discover It has 1 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Earn 5% Cashback Bonus at Restaurants Capped at $1500 per quarter. Offer window: 2026-04-01 to 2026-06-30.
Who should get the NHL Discover It?
The NHL Discover It fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 5% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 5% back. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
NHL Discover It fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 5% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 99% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 5% back.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 5% effective (5% back).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 99% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Compare simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Does the NHL Discover It have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The NHL Discover It has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the NHL Discover It?
The NHL Discover It includes 5% Cash Back, FICO® Credit Score, Unlimited Cashback Match in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- 5% Cash Back
Earn 5% cash back on everyday purchases at different places you shop each quarter like grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and more, up to the quarterly maximum when you activate. Plus, earn 1% cash back on all other purchases.
- FICO® Credit Score
Discover gives cardmembers a FICO ® Credit score for free on monthly statements, mobile and online.
- Unlimited Cashback Match
Get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you earn at the end of your first year, automatically. There is no limit to how much we’ll match.
Common questions about the NHL Discover It
Does the NHL Discover It have an annual fee?
The NHL Discover It carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the NHL Discover It?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the NHL Discover It at about 5% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the NHL Discover It charge foreign transaction fees?
The NHL Discover It does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the NHL Discover It?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the NHL Discover It. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the NHL Discover It?
Rewards on the NHL Discover It post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the NHL Discover It?
To maximize the NHL Discover It, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the NHL Discover It compare to similar cards?
Compare the NHL Discover It against Discover it Cash Back (5% on Dining, $0 fee); Discover It Student Cash Back (5% on Dining, $0 fee); Discover it Chrome Gas & Restaurant (2% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
NHL Discover It This card | Dining | 5% | $0 |
Discover | Dining | 5% | $0 |
Discover | Dining | 5% | $0 |
| Dining | 2% | $0 | |
Discover | Dining | 2% | $0 |
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