Discover it Cash Back
Discover · Rotating Categories
Current Period — Q3 2026 Active
Activation required
5x
Gas Stations
Purchases at merchants classified as places that sell automotive gasoline qualify this quarter.
Excludes: Gas stations affiliated with supermarkets, supercenters, and wholesale clubs may not qualify.
5x
EV Charging
Public electric vehicle charging purchases qualify this quarter.
Excludes: Certain parking garages where public EV charging is offered or included may not qualify.
5x
Transportation
Includes airlines and local commuter passenger transport such as bus, rail, ferry services, and long-range rail or bus charters.
Excludes: Excludes travel agencies, third-party booking sites, car rentals, cruise lines, taxi and rideshare, limousines, parking garages, and tolls.
5x
Drugstores
Stand-alone drug store, pharmacy, and online pharmacy purchases qualify this quarter.
Excludes: Pharmacies inside other retail stores may not qualify.
Spending cap: $1,500 combined across all categories this period
Started: July 1, 2026 Ends: September 30, 2026 57 days remaining
Q3 2026: Gas Stations, EV Charging, Transportation, and Drugstores
Past Periods 2
Q2 2026 Apr 2026 → Jun 2026
5x Restaurants5x Home Improvement Stores
Cap: $1,500
Q2 2026 Apr 2026 → Jun 2026
5x Restaurants5x Home Improvement Stores
Cap: $1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Discover it Cash Back bonus categories for Q3 2026?
- The Discover it Cash Back is earning 5x on Gas Stations, EV Charging, Transportation, Drugstores this period through September 30, 2026.
- Do I need to activate Discover it Cash Back rotating categories?
- Yes — you must activate Discover it Cash Back categories before the activation deadline. Log in to your issuer account or app to activate.
- What is the spending cap for Discover it Cash Back rotating categories?
- The Discover it Cash Back caps bonus earning at $1,500 in combined purchases across all rotating categories per quarter. Spending above the cap earns the base rate.
- When do Discover it Cash Back rotating categories change?
- The Discover it Cash Back rotates categories each quarter (every 3 months). We've tracked 3 periods so far.