2 weeks ago - That 5% rate applies to spending across all active rotating categories (on up to $1,500 in quarterly spending, then 1%) when you activate. Cardholders can activate Q1 2026 categories from Jan.

September 1, 2025 - Similar to the Chase Freedom Flex®, each quarter you can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in purchases in select categories (then 1%). That’s up to $75 per quarter, or $300 per year if you play your cards right.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but the rewards calendar is not working at this time. Please check again later.Go to Account Center · Earn 5% Cashback Bonus on up to $1,500 in different category purchases each quarter, when you activate. That’s up to $75 cash back each quarter!

January 13, 2025 - Discover has published an update to their 5% Cash Back Calendar for 2025!

December 11, 2025 - If your goal is maximizing your rewards, familiarize yourself with the Discover cash back calendar and compare previous years’ calendar details to see which spending categories have remained consistent over time. Discover releases categories one quarter at a time — in line with how Chase announces its bonus categories. That means cardholders aren’t able to plan their purchases out to maximize a year’s worth of bonus categories, but that’s typical among rotating category cards. You won’t earn your 5% cash back bonuses with the Discover it® Cash Back or Discover it® Student Cash Back until you activate the bonus on your card each quarter.

3 weeks ago - If you activate and spend $1,500 ... the Discover cash-back categories for Q1 (January to March) 2026, while the Q4 (October to December) 2025 ......

November 8, 2025 - From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025, holders of eligible cards like the Discover it Cash Back and Discover it Student Cash Back will earn 5% back at Amazon.com and drugstores on up to $1,500 in combined quarterly spending (activation required), plus ...

April 1, 2025 - You could turn $150 cash back into $300. Earn 5% Cashback Bonus® at Grocery Stores and Wholesale Clubs, April 1 through June 30, 2025, on up to $1,500 in purchases, when you activate.

December 16, 2025 - 3rd quarter (July 1 – September 30, 2025) – Gas Stations & EV Charging, Public Transit, and Utilities. 4th quarter (October 1 – December 31, 2025) – Amazon.com and Drug Stores.

May 7, 2025 - From April 1 through June 30, 2025, cardholders with the Discover it® Cash Back or Discover it® Student Cash Back can earn 5% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs on up to $1,500 in combined quarterly spending (1% back on everything ...

December 1, 2025 - While it’s never guaranteed, Discover usually rolls out at least one category that aligns with seasonal trends. For instance, in Q4 2025, the categories are Amazon and drugstores (ideal for holiday shopping and keeping your medicine cabinet ...

3 days ago - For the first quarter of 2026, the 5% categories are grocery stores, wholesale clubs and select streaming services. ... Discover’s cash back calendar changes quarterly but generally includes common spending areas. Previous 2025 categories included restaurants, home improvement stores, EV charging, gas stations and public transit, utilities, drugstores and Amazon...

1 week ago - And now you can start making purchases from January through March, as Discover's 5% cash back bonus categories are now active for the first quarter of 2026. By maximizing your Discover quarterly bonus, you'd earn $300 cash back on $6,000 in ...

1 week ago - Remember, you won’t start earning 5% cash back until you activate the quarterly bonus categories. The best way to keep track of Discover’s activation dates is by setting up reminders on your calendar. You can do this manually or by clicking “Remind me to activate” under each quarter on this page (once logged in to your account).

2 weeks ago - Discover cash back calendar for 2025 · January-March: Restaurants, Home improvement stores, and Select streaming services · April-June: Grocery stores and Wholesale clubs · July-September: Gas stations & EV charging, Public transit, and Utilities ...

December 11, 2025 - Discover offers a bonus of 5% back in quarterly rotating categories. The bonus includes opportunities to earn more in valuable spending categories like gas, groceries, restaurants and more. Be sure to register for the bonus each quarter.

September 16, 2025 - For each quarter of 2025, the popular card issuer will update its 5% Bonus Cashback Calendar when you activate, allowing members to earn additional rewards on up to $1,500 in qualified spending.