How long does it take to get a Discover card? This question is about the Discover it® Student Cash Back

How long does it take to get a Discover card?

This question is about the Discover it® Student Cash Back

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@WalletHub • 05/23/23 This answer was first published on 02/10/20 and it was last updated on 05/23/23.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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It takes 5 to 7 business days to get a new Discover credit card and 4 to 6 days for replacement cards, in most cases.

Some other credit card issuers do offer even faster access to card info, though. For example, American Express and Capital One may provide customers with their card numbers instantly after approval.

Once you receive your Discover it Card in the mail, you’ll need to activate it in order to be able to use it. You can do this in only a few minutes either by phone or online.

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tom_szekely, Member

@tom_szekely • 07/23/18 This answer was first published on 07/23/18. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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New Discover credit cards are always sent via priority mail, meaning that it would take 5 to 7 days to get your hands on a new card. That's free and it's way better than what other issuers offer - up to 10 business days by default. Replacement cards are expedited and will arrive within 4 to 6 days.

What are my Discover it approval odds?

Your Discover it approval odds are good if you have a 700+ credit score; this means that you need good or excellent credit to qualify for most Discover it credit cards. There are, though, some Discover it credit cards that are easier to get.

For example, while it’s easy to say that the Discover it® Secured Credit Card offers good approval odds, the fact that most other Discover it cards require at least good credit for approval complicates...

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How fast can I get a credit card?

It usually takes 14-24 business days to get a credit card, from the time you submit an application to when it arrives in the mail. But it’s possible to get a credit card in as little as a week if you apply online and request expedited delivery. Some issuers will even give you an account number to use for purchases before you receive your physical card.

A lot depends on your credit standing, the card you pick and...

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