Reminder: 2013 First Quarter 5% Cash Back Offers

A few days ago, we posted about 2013’s first quarter 5% cash back offers from Chase, Citi, and Discover. Back then, only registration for Discover’s Cashback offer was opened. As of now, registration is open for all 3 cards, so hurry up and register! The first quarter runs from January 1, 2013-March 31, 2013.

As a reminder, here are the 5% cashback categories for each card:

  • Chase Freedom: Gas stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks stores. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Sign up begins December 15th.
  • Citi Dividend: Zappos.com*, Fitness clubs, Drugstores. Up to $300 cash back ($6,000 in purchases) per calendar year. Sign up not yet open.
  • Discover Card: Restaurants and Movies. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Registration is currently open.

*Zappos.com is currently offering FREE VIP membership for a limited time only. Be sure to shop through vip.zappos.com. For more details, click here.

Discover Card Double Cash Back – Dec. 12th

Today (12/22/12), use your Discover Card and you can get double cash back. You’ll have to login to your account and sign up for the 2% Cashback Bonus on all purchases. These purchases are not added to your annual purchases eligible for 1% Cashback Bonus. Allow up to two billing periods for the Cashback to be posted on your account. This promotion should stack with the 5% Cashback for online purchases.

With a Discover card, there will be frequent opportunities to get double Cashback Bonus. For example, during the month of your birthday and other big holidays, you’ll also get this same perk. If you don’t have a Discover card, you can sign up for one here.

2013 First Quarter 5% Cash Back Offers

We hope you’re saving tons of money using your 5% cash back cards to do your holiday season. Here’s a friendly reminder that the first quarter of 2013 is right around the corner. Registration has already opened up for some cards and will open up within the next few days for the rest.

Here’s a breakdown of the categories being offered:

  • Chase Freedom: Gas stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks stores. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Sign up begins December 15th.
  • Citi Dividend: Zappos.com*, Fitness clubs, Drugstores. Up to $300 cash back ($6,000 in purchases) per calendar year. Sign up not yet open.
  • Discover Card: Restaurants and Movies. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases). Registration is currently open.

*Zappos.com is currently offering FREE VIP membership for a limited time only. Be sure to shop through vip.zappos.com. For more details, click here.

Discover Shop Smart

Discover has rolled out Shop Smart Price Protection just in time for the holidays. Price Protection is similar to Citi Price Rewind. Use your Discover card to do your holiday shopping and if you find a lower price within 90 days, Discover will cover the difference. Unlike Citi Price Rewind however, prices will not be monitored for you and you must find the lower price yourself.

However, Discover Shop Smart has these other great benefits:

  • Protected for 90 days on stolen or damaged Discover card purchases, up to $500
  • Return your Discover card purchases within 90 days regardless of store policies
  • Automatically extended manufacturer’s or purchased warranty up to a year for FREE
  • and more year-round benefits!

Free Amazon 1-Day Shipping for Discover Cardholders

Shop Amazon.com with your Discover Card or Cashback Bonus and get FREE One-Day Shipping on qualifying items.

To take advantage of this deal, especially during this holiday season:

  1. Add eligible item(s) to your Shopping Cart
  2. Ship your item(s) to a single address
  3. IMPORTANT: Select One-Day Shipping at checkout.
    PRIME members: Select $3.99/item One-Day Shipping.
  4. Select your Discover Card or Cashback Bonus as your method of payment. See the Payment section in Your Account for more information on Cashback Bonus.
  5. Enter promo code “DSCVRHSP” in the “Gift Cards & Promotional Codes” area and click the “Apply” button.
  6. The shipping discount will be reflected in the Order Summary.
  7. Enjoy free shipping on qualifying items shippted to your specified address.

Reminder: Quarterly Credit Card Deals

Happy October! Today is the start of the 4th quarter. Have you activated your quarterly deals yet? Here’s quick summary of Discover, Chase Freedom, and Citi Dividend’s 4th quarter deals of 2012.

  • Discover Card: 5% Cashback Bonus on department stores & online holiday shopping. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases)
  • Chase Freedom: 5% cash back on hotel, airline, Best Buy, and Kohl’s purchases. Up to $75 cash back ($1,500 in purchases)
  • Citi Dividend: 5% cash back on electronic stores, toy stores, and Macy’s purchases

Discover Card 5% Cashback Bonus

Get a head start on Discover’s 4th quarter 5% Cashback Bonus offer. Today, September 1st, is the first day to register for the 4th quarter.  The offer for October-December is 5% cash back bonus on holiday shopping in department stores and online. Offer valid up to $1,500 in purchases, which translates to $75 cash back.

Discover Card 5% Cashback Bonus

July through September, earn 5% cash back bonus on gas, theme parks, & movies with your Discover Card. Offer valid up to $1,500 in purchases, which translates to $75 cash back. Registration for this bonus is already open and is absolutely free!

There are new offers every 3 months. The offer for October-December is 5% cash back bonus on holiday shopping. Registration begins September 1st.

Discover Card Offer for 20,000 Bonus Miles

Miles by Discover Card is currently offering 20,000 Bonus Miles for new card members plus 0% intro APR on balance transfers for a year.  For every $2000 spent within the first 6 months, you can earn 10,000 miles. Miles by Discover Card also offers 1X mile for every dollar used, without limit, and 2X when used for traveling and eating purposes. Miles can also be converted to cash or gift cards. There is no annual fee with a Miles by Discover card.

DiscoverCard – 2% Cashback on US Military Bases

From now until Labor Day 2009, use your Discover Card at any U.S. Military Base worldwide and get 2% Cashback for each dollar you spend.  Maximum $1,000 in purchases and excludes Discover Business Cards.  Alternatively you can donate the rewards to Operation Homefront – an organization providing critical assistance to military families in need.  Offer ends September 7, 2009.

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Discover Card 2Q 2009 5% Cash Back Promo – April – June 2009

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Discover Card usually pays 1% Cash Back on normal purchases.  Every quarter Discover offer 5% cash back on selected purchases.  For 2009 2nd quarter (April 1, 2009-June 30, 2009), Discover Card offer 5% on Home Improvement Stores, Department Stores and Clothing Clothes.