Discover it® Student Cash Back
Discover · Rotating Categories
Current Period — Q2 2026 Active
Activation required — activate by June 14, 2026 (26d left)
5x
Restaurants
Full-service restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, fast-food locations, and caterers. Bakeries and restaurants inside other businesses may not qualify.
Excludes: Bakeries and restaurants located inside of or affiliated with another business may not qualify.
5x
Home Improvement Stores
Online and in-store purchases at home improvement retail stores, building supply stores, home furnishing stores, home appliance stores, floor covering stores, and lawn/nursery/garden supply stores.
Spending cap: $1,500 combined across all categories this period
Started: April 1, 2026 Ends: June 30, 2026 42 days remaining
Q2 2026: Restaurants and Home Improvement Stores
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Discover it® Student Cash Back bonus categories for Q2 2026?
- The Discover it® Student Cash Back is earning 5x on Restaurants, Home Improvement Stores this period through June 30, 2026.
- Do I need to activate Discover it® Student Cash Back rotating categories?
- Yes — you must activate Discover it® Student Cash Back categories before the activation deadline (June 14). Log in to your issuer account or app to activate.
- What is the spending cap for Discover it® Student Cash Back rotating categories?
- The Discover it® Student 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® Student Cash Back rotating categories change?
- The Discover it® Student Cash Back rotates its bonus categories periodically. Check this page for updates.