{"id":121208,"date":"2024-08-27T17:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T17:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/27\/the-best-credit-cards-for-college-students-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T17:00:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T17:00:57","slug":"the-best-credit-cards-for-college-students-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/27\/the-best-credit-cards-for-college-students-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best credit cards for college students – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Building credit as a college student is an essential step to a life of financial responsibility, helping you form a solid relationship with the money (and plastic!) in your wallet. Opening up your own line of credit as a young adult can be daunting, but the short- and long-term benefits are undeniable.<\/p>\n

In the not-so-distant future, having a line of credit attached to your name will be important when you want to apply for a car loan, a mortgage, or even getting approved for utilities at your first apartment.<\/p>\n

From valuable cash-back credit cards<\/a> perfect for a student with an existing (but limited) credit history to student credit cards<\/a> designed specifically for first-timers with no credit at all, here you’ll find the perfect mix of no-annual-fee credit cards<\/a> designed specifically to fit your student needs.<\/p>\n

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Best credit cards for college students<\/h2>\n

The information for the Discover it Student Cash Back has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Comparing the best credit cards for students<\/h2>\n
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Credit card<\/strong><\/th>\nBest for<\/strong><\/th>\nRewards rate<\/strong><\/th>\nAnnual fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/a><\/td>\nEstablished credit.<\/td>\n\n
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  • 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards, and more.<\/li>\n
  • 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service.<\/li>\n
  • 1.5% on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMost college students.<\/td>\nEarn 3% cash back on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services, and grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart\u00ae and Target\u00ae) and 1% on all other purchases.<\/td>\n$0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nStudying abroad.<\/td>\nEarn 1.5% cash back on all purchases.<\/td>\n$0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citi Double Cash Card<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nFlat-rate cash back.<\/td>\n\n
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  • Earn 2% cash back on every purchase \u2013 1% when you buy and 1% when you pay your bill.<\/li>\n
  • Plus, for a limited time, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked on the Citi Travel\u2120 portal through 12\/31\/24.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$0 (see rates and fees<\/a>).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discover it Student Cash Back<\/a><\/td>\nGood grades.<\/td>\nEnroll each quarter to earn 5% back on your first $1,500 in purchases in rotating quarterly bonus categories and 1% on all other purchases.<\/td>\n$0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Best credit cards for college students<\/h2>\n

Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/h3>\n
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