Discover is targeting select cardholders with an offer to earn an extra $30 in cashback when using the card through PayPal. The offer was sent out via email. Check out the details below.
Offer Details
Earn 6% Cashback Bonus on purchases made using your Discover Card with PayPal, on up to $500 in purchases. No Activation required. Offer valid through 2/28/2026.
Important Terms
PayPal eligible purchases are made through the PayPal wallet online or in app, money transfers via PayPal using your card, point-of-sale transactions using PayPal Here, and point-of-sale transactions using Zettle by PayPal.
Payments made through Xoom transfer services are not eligible for 6%.
Offer is not transferable and limited to one offer per account.
Purchases must be made with merchants in the U.S. to qualify for 6%.
Rewards are added to your Cashback Bonus account within two billing periods of the end of the promotion.
Certain third-party payment accounts and digital wallet transactions may not earn 6% if the technology does not provide sufficient transaction details.
Guru’s Wrap-up
PayPal is accepted at many merchants online, so this should be an easy offer to maximize. But you must be targeted by email in order to be eligible.
Check your emails and let mw know if you see a different offer.
Discover it® Cash Back Card
Get a $100 Statement Credit after you apply and make your first purchase within 3 months of being approved.
Earn 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories.
(Apply for Discover it Miles instead)
You can use as little as 1 cent from your Discover card’s cashback and you will get the discount, as long as you purchase products sold by Amazon.com. Check out the details of this Amazon Discover promo below.
How It Works
This is a targeted promotion so not everyone will qualify. But if you have Discover Cashback and are eligible, make sure you activate the promotion and use it before the expiration date. Do this sooner than later, because there’s a limit on total redemptions.
Click on the “Activate promotion” button to activate your promotion and apply your Cashback Bonus to your next order.
Add eligible products sold and shipped by Amazon.com to your shopping cart.
Your Cashback Bonus will be temporarily set as your payment method at checkout. To redeem this offer, you must pay for at least a portion of your order with Cashback Bonus.
This is a limited-time offer. The promotion will end on the earlier of (a) 12:00 PM PT on 9/19/2025.
Amazon.com reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time.
Offer is available by invitation only.
Offer only applies to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com.
Shipping charges may apply to discounted promotional items.
Amazon Discover Promo: Guru’s Wrap-up
This is an easy Amazon discount for Discover cardholders. Just visit the promotion page to see if you are eligible. If you are, then make sure you activate the promotion before making a purchase.
These promotions only works on items that sold and shipped by Amazon. To see only items sold and shipped by Amazon, search for whatever you’re looking to buy and then add &emi=ATVPDKIKX0DER to the end of the URL. The discount should work for third party gift cards sold on Amazon as well.
Let me know if this Amazon Shop with Points promo works for you. And remember to always leave some cashback in your Discover account, even if it’s just a few cents. They can be useful when these promotions come around.
More Discounts
Here’s a list of some of the current deals and discounts for Amazon purchases (affiliate links below):
Expired:
Amazon offers free shipping on orders of $25 or more. If you’re a Prime member, then you can also get free 1-day shipping on most items that are sold directly by Amazon. You can save on a Prime membership if you are a student, or an EBT/Medicaid cardholder. You can also just sign up for an Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this article. While your support is always greatly appreciated, you should always check shopping portals such as Rakuten, TopCashback, RebatesMe, ShopBack and others for possible cashback.
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Use Discover Card Through Digital Wallet and Earn $20 Cashback Bonus
Discover is targeting select cardholder with an offer to earn a $20 Cashback Bonus for spending $100 or more through a digital wallet. The offer was sent out by email with subject “Congrats, — you have a special $20 cash back offer”. Check out the details below.
Offer Details
Earn $20 cash back with your Digital Wallet. Add your Discover® Card ending in #### to your Digital Wallet. Then earn $20 Cashback Bonus® when you make at least $100 in purchases using your Discover Card with your Digital Wallet by 12/31/2024.
Important Terms
Earn $20 Cashback Bonus® when you spend at least $100 on new purchases made using your Discover® Card with your Digital Wallet.
Digital Wallet purchases include those made with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Garmin Pay, and in-store with Google Pay.
Apple Pay transactions included in this offer are transactions made in-store or online when using the Apple Pay button.
No activation required.
Offer is non-transferable and limited to one offer per Discover account, whether the offer is received from Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, or Garmin Pay.
Purchases must be made with merchants in the U.S.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This is an easy bonus, but you need to be targeted. There’s no registration necessary as long as you have received the email. However, only the card mentioned in the email is eligible.
HT: Mark
Discover it® Cash Back Card
Get a $100 Statement Credit after you apply and make your first purchase within 3 months of being approved.
Earn 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories.
(Apply for Discover it Miles instead)
Amazon has a new targeted promotion for Discover cardholders. You can get $15 off when you add your Discover card to Amazon. You must use the promo code listed below at checkout to get the discount. Check the promotion page and that should quickly tell you if you are eligible.
Offer Details
Get $15 off using the promotional code above when you add your Discover Card to your Amazon wallet and spend a minimum of $15.01. This is how it works:
Important Terms
This is a limited-time promotion. Get $15 off using the promotional code above when you add your Discover Card to your Amazon wallet on Amazon.com and spend a minimum of $15.01. The promotion will end on 12/31/2024 at 5:00 PM PT and after this time, you will no longer be able to either redeem or use the promotion.
Offer is not available to anyone who removed and re-added card after 6/23/2024.
Offer is available by invitation only, is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and may not be resold.
Offer applies only to the purchase of at least $15.01 of eligible products using a Discover Card added to your Amazon wallet and the promotion is applied at checkout.
Offer only applies to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com.
Maximum benefit you may receive from this offer is $15 per eligible Cashback Bonus® or Miles enrolled card per one account.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This is an easy $15 discount that you can use for most items sold by Amazon. Check the promotion link to see if you are eligible. If eligible, it’s best to complete a purchase quickly. These offers will sometimes work even if you have done similar ones in the past.
Let me know in the comments if this Amazon Discover card promo works for you.
Here’s a list of some of the current deals and discounts for Amazon purchases (affiliate links below):
Expired:
Amazon offers free shipping on orders of $25 or more. If you’re a Prime member, then you can also get free 1-day shipping on most items that are sold directly by Amazon. You can save on a Prime membership if you are a student, or an EBT/Medicaid cardholder. You can also just sign up for an Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You should always check shopping portals such as Rakuten, TopCashback, RebatesMe and more for possible cashback.
Discover cardholder can take advantage of a new promotion that offers a 15% discount on Apple gift cards. You need to redeem Discover Cashback to purchase the Apple gift cards, and you need to have enough cashback to cover the purchase amount. Check out the details below.
Offer Details
Redeem Discover Cashback and save 15% on Apple Gift Cards.
Denominations vary from $10 (for $8.50) to $200 (for $170).
Apple discounts are rare, and so are discounts on Apple Gift Cards. So if you have enough Discover cashback, then this can be a good opportunity to save 15%.
Get a $100 Statement Credit after you apply and make your first purchase within 3 months of being approved.
Earn 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories.
(Apply for Discover it Miles instead)
You can help support this site by using our links to Amazon & eBay.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep in mind that if you do use our links, you won’t be able to earn cash back/miles/points from shopping portals.
In the interests of our readers you can find out what shopping portal is offering the best rates on eBay here & Amazon here.
Discover Cardholders Can Earn $20 Bonus with Digital Wallet Payments
Discover is targeting many cardholders with an offer to earn $20 in cash back, just for using their card with a digital wallet. You need to make three payments of $20 or more with your Discover card and you will receive $20 extra cash back. Check out the full details below.
Offer Details
This is a targeted offer that was sent out by email to select cardholders. However, Discover is usually generous with extending these types of offers to others as well. So just contact them and ask if you are eligible.
Here’s how this offer works:
Make sure Discover is set as default in your phone’s Digital Wallet.
Check out using your Discover Card in stores with Google Pay three times on separate purchases of $20 or more each time by Sep 15, 2024.
Earn $20 extra cash back—with the fast, convenient way to pay
Important Terms
Offer valid now through 9/15/2024. Earn $20 Cashback Bonus® for making three separate purchases of $20 or more on each purchase using your Discover® Card with your Digital Wallet. That’s a minimum of $60 in purchases consisting of at least three separate purchases.
Digital Wallet purchases include those made with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Garmin Pay, and in-store with Google Pay. Apple Pay transactions included in this offer are transactions made in-store or online when using the Apple Pay button.
No activation required.
Offer is non-transferable and limited to one offer per Discover account, whether the offer is received from Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, or Garmin Pay.
Purchases must be made with merchants in the U.S. To qualify for $20, the purchase transaction date must be before or on the last day of the offer or promotion.
For online purchases, the transaction date from the merchant may be the date when the item ships.
Rewards are added to your account within two billing periods.
Digital Wallet purchases include some online purchases and some in-store purchases made with your smartphone, tablet, or wearable.
Purchases made with Google Pay include only those made by tapping your mobile device in-store.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This is an easy bonus for those who are targeted. Just add your Discover card to your digital wallet and make three purchases of $20 or more by September 15. You will then receive a bonus of $20.
Discover it® Cash Back Card
Get a $100 Statement Credit after you apply and make your first purchase within 3 months of being approved.
Earn 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories.
(Apply for Discover it Miles instead)
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Discover is sending out an offer to select cardholders:
Earn 5% back on up to $1,000 in spend at Gas Stations for July-August 2024.
Our Verdict
I assume this offer was sent out to targeted cardholders via email. A lot of people are using their Discover card now for gas due to the Q2 2024 5% category. Those who got this targeted offer can continue earning 5% at Gas Stations during July and August. The targeted offer 5% might be in addition to the regular 1% earn for a total off 6% (?).
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Scientists found a “skittish” animal with “reddish gold” eyes lurking in caves of Thailand and discovered a new species, a study said.
Photos from Evan Quah via Grismer, Aowphol, Grismer, Aksornneam, Quah, Murdoch, Gregory, Nguyen, Kaatz, Bringsøe and Rujirawan (2024)
As darkness fell across a cave in northern Thailand, a “skittish” creature emerged from hiding and ventured into the night.
Visiting scientists caught sight of the “long”-tailed animal — and discovered a new species.
Researchers visited the rocky caves around Pha Mi Village in March 2023 as part of a wildlife survey, according to a study published May 30 in the peer-reviewed journal ZooKeys. The area’s biodiversity had not been well-explored or documented.
During the nighttime survey, researchers found 15 “skittish” geckos living around the rock formations, the study said. They took a closer look at the animals and realized they’d discovered a new species: Cyrtodactylus phamiensis, or the Pha Mi bent-toed gecko.
Pha Mi bent-toed geckos are about 5.8 inches in length, the study said. They have “flattened” heads, spiky bodies and “long” tails that are often missing or regrown. Their “large” eyes are “reddish gold with thin black reticulations.”
A male Cyrtodactylus phamiensis, or Pha Mi bent-toed gecko. Photo from Grismer, Aowphol, Grismer, Aksornneam, Quah, Murdoch, Gregory, Nguyen, Kaatz, Bringsøe and Rujirawan (2024)
A photo shows the tan coloring of a male Pha Mi bent-toed gecko. The lizard has several darker brown bands running across its back and a few white patches on its tail. Its head has a slight yellow hue.
Females of the new species have a similar coloring as males but can vary slightly in pattern, the study said. A baby Pha Mi bent-toed gecko, however, has a bright yellow head, pinkish tones on its upper body and a lighter colored tail, a photo shows.
Pha Mi bent-toed geckos are nocturnal, living in and around rocky caves, the study said. Baby geckos tended to be outside and further away from the cave than adults. Researchers suspect “this may be a way to avoid predation by adults as well as a means to disperse to other karst habitats.”
A baby (B) and several female Cyrtodactylus phamiensis, or Pha Mi bent-toed gecko. Photos from Grismer, Aowphol, Grismer, Aksornneam, Quah, Murdoch, Gregory, Nguyen, Kaatz, Bringsøe and Rujirawan (2024)
Researchers described Pha Mi bent-toed geckos as having a “skittish nature” and tendency not to “stray far from their shelters.” This behavior might stem from the presence of several nearby predators, including larger geckos and pit vipers, the study said.
Researchers said they named the new species after the Pha Mi Village where it was discovered and, so far, the only area where it has been found. This village is in the “extreme” north of Thailand and near the border with Myanmar.
The new species likely lives throughout the rock formations in Pha Mi Village area, the study said.
The new species was identified by its distribution, coloring, scale pattern and other subtle physical features, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had a “large” genetic divergence of at least 13% from other related geckos.
The research team included L. Lee Grismer, Anchalee Aowphol, Jesse Grismer, Akrachai Aksornneam, Evan Quah, Matthew Murdoch, Jeren Gregory, Eddie Nguyen, Amanda Kaatz, Henrik Bringsøe and Attapol Rujirawan.
Aspen Pflughoeft covers real-time news for McClatchy. She is a graduate of Minerva University where she studied communications, history, and international politics. Previously, she reported for Deseret News.
Discover has revealed the 5% Cashback Bonus categories for the third quarter of 2024. Beginning July 1st, Discover it and Discover More (no longer available) cardmembers can earn 5% Cashback Bonus at Walmart and Grocery Stores. The offer runs from July 1 through September 30, 2024, for up to $1,500 in purchases. That’s up to $75 cash back for the quarter.
In addition to 5% Cashback Bonus at Walmart and Grocery Stores, Discover it and Discover More cardmembers will earn 1% cash back on all other purchases as well. And first year cardmembers get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back they earn at the end of their first year, automatically. All with no annual fee. Check out more details below.
1st Quarter of 2024: 5% Categories
Activate to earn 5% Cashback Bonus at Amazon.com and Target from 7/1/24 (or the date on which you activate 5%, whichever is later) through 9/30/24, on up to $1,500 in purchases.
Grocery Store purchases include those made at supermarkets, meat lockers, bakeries, smaller grocery stores, and grocery delivery services. All purchases made from Target, convenience stores, wholesale clubs, and discount stores are not eligible.
Walmart purchases include those made at Walmart.com, through the Walmart app, in-store at Walmart Discount Stores, Walmart Supercenter Stores, Walmart Neighborhood Market Stores, Curbside Pickup, Walmart +, and Walmart Gas Stations. Purchases using Walmart Pay with your Discover Card will also be included. Purchases from individual merchants and stand-alone stores within physical Walmart locations may not be eligible for this promotion. Sam’s Club purchases are not eligible. Purchases made through affiliates of Walmart.com are not a part of this promotion.
Important Terms
To qualify for 5%, the purchase transaction date must be before or on the last day of the offer or promotion.
For online purchases, the transaction date from the merchant may be the date when the item ships.
Rewards are added to your account within two billing periods.
Even if a purchase appears to fit in a 5% category, the merchant may not have a merchant category code (MCC) in that category.
Merchants and payment processors are assigned an MCC based on their typical products and services.
Activate 5% Categories
In order to earn 5% cash back, you have to activate the bonus before making your purchases. The 3rd quarter bonus categories can be activated now by visiting this page and logging into your account. You can also activate with one click through emails sent out by Discover.
Apply for Discover it Card
If you don’t have the Discover it card currently, you can currently apply and get a $100 bonus. You also earn double cashback during your first cardmember year. That means you earn 2% cashback on all purchases and 10% cashback on bonus category purchases.
You can have up to two Discover cards, but you need to wait at least a year to apply for the second one.
Discover card’s 3rd quarter bonus categories for 2024 are quite useful. Grocery Store purchases are an easy way to maximize this bonus as most people will have considerable grocery expenses. Additionally, many grocery stores also sell gift cards. , which are the best option here, since they often sell third party gift cards. Walmart is also an option for groceries, and much more.
This is also a good time to check if you have maximized spending for the current quarter. Discover is giving 5% back for Gas Stations & Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Home Improvement Stores, and Public Transit purchases in the 2nd quarter (through June 30).
Discover has long offered a $200 bonus for its Savings account. But now there’s a new promo code that can get you up to a $400 bonus instead. This offer is available nationwide to those who haven’t had an account in the past. But, unlike the $200 offer, there’s no landing page for this better bonus. You just have to apply the code during your application. This account also earns 4.25% APY. Check out the details of the offer below.
Offer
To get your Bonus:
Apply for your first Discover Online Savings Account online or by phone by 6/12/2024.
Enter offer code BONUS524E1 when applying.
Within 45 days, deposit a total of at least $45,000 into your account to earn a $400 Bonus.
Bonus will be credited to the account within 30 days of the account qualifying for the bonus. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.
Eligibility
Offer is available nationwide.
Offer not valid for existing or prior Discover savings customers or existing or prior customers with savings accounts that are co-branded, or affinity accounts provided by Discover.
Eligibility is based on primary account owner.
Account Fees
Discover Online Savings Account doesn’t have any monthly fees or early closing fees, but you need to have the account open when bonus posts.
Guru’s Wrap-Up
This is a better bonus that the usual $200. It is also an easy bonus if you have the required amounts to deposit. It doesn’t have to be a direct deposit, and it doesn’t have to be deposited in one lump sum of $45K. But you need to deposit that total amount into your new account. Once you do, then you can pull the money out, since it doesn’t have any requirements to keep the money there.
There’s one issue with this $400 bonus. There’s no offer page. You just add the code during the application and you’ll see the bonus details. I strongly recommend taking screenshots of every step during your application, so have proof in case things don’t work out as expected. You can also call in to apply to make sure that you are eligible and will receive the bonus.
Extra Cash Back on Amazon Purchases for Discover Cardholders
Discover is targeting select cardholders with an offer to earn an extra cash back on Amazon purchases through the end of June. We usually see different version of this offer. Check more details below.
Offer Details
Activate now and earn an extra 6% cash back at Amazon.com.
Offer is valid for up to $1,000 in new purchases through June 30, 2024.
You can earn up to $60 extra cash back!
Must activate the offer through the email you have received.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This is a good offer for Discover cards, with an extra 6% back for Amazon purchases. However, these offers are not for everyone. Check your email, and activate the offer now if you are targeted.
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Scientists found a “large” pregnant animal in a mountain valley of China and discovered a new species, a study said.
Photo from Cai, Liu, Liang, Hou, Zhou, Zhong, Li and Chang (2024)
In the mountains of central China, a “large” pregnant creature perched at the edge of a forest. Down the scaly predator’s back ran a line of “heart-shaped” spots.
Visiting scientists spotted the colorful animal — and discovered a new species.
Researchers visited the Dadu River valley in Sichuan Province several times between 2018 and 2022, according to a study published April 29 in the peer-reviewed journal Animals. Their goal? Find some lizards.
During the surveys, researchers found dozens of “large” lizards, the study said. At first, they thought the animals were a new population of a known species, but when they looked closer, they realized they’d discovered a new species: Diploderma daduense, or the Dadu mountain lizard.
Dadu mountain lizards are considered “large,” reaching up to 13 inches long, the study said. Males and females vary in coloring but have primarily green, scaly bodies scattered with brown and black blotches.
A male Diploderma daduense, or Dadu mountain lizard, seen normally (A) and when stressed (B). Photos from Cai, Liu, Liang, Hou, Zhou, Zhong, Li and Chang (2024)
Photos show a male Dadu mountain lizard. Its back is a mixture of greens and teals with black patches while its underside is dark brown. When stressed, its coloring darkens and becomes primarily grayish brown.
Other photos show the olive green coloring and brown patches of a female Dadu mountain lizard. Females have “heart‑shaped or diamond‑shaped black patches” down their back, the study said.
Researchers found one female lizard pregnant with two eggs, the study said. The new species can carry up to seven eggs at once.
A female Diploderma daduense, or Dadu mountain lizard. Photos from Cai, Liu, Liang, Hou, Zhou, Zhong, Li and Chang (2024)
Dadu mountain lizards live in forested valleys along the Dadu River between elevations of about 1,900 and 6,800 feet, researchers said. The lizards were “commonly found on tree branches, shrublands, crevice‑filled rock piles, or soil walls at forest edges.” These scaly predators feed on insects and spiders.
Researchers said they named the new species after the Dadu River valley where it was first discovered.
So far, Dadu mountain lizards have been found in five counties and several other sites in Sichuan Province, the study said. Sichuan Province is in south-central China, a roughly 1,100-mile drive southwest of Beijing.
The new species was identified by its size, color, pattern, scale arrangement, body shape and other subtle physical features, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had at least 7% genetic divergence from other lizard species.
The research team included Bo Cai, Fengjing Liu, Dong Liang, Mian Hou, Huaming Zhou, Jiayun Zhong, Jing Li and Jiang Chang.
Aspen Pflughoeft covers real-time news for McClatchy. She is a graduate of Minerva University where she studied communications, history, and international politics. Previously, she reported for Deseret News.
Extra $100 Cashback for Select Discover Cardholders
Discover is targeting select cardholders with an offer to earn an extra cashback through the end of June. We usually see different version of this offer. Check more details below.
Offer Details
Earn an extra $100 Cashback Bonus when you make $1,000 in new purchases.
Must activate the offer through the email you have received.
Offer valid for purchases from the date of your activation, through June 30, 2024.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This isa good offer for Discover cards, with up to 10% cash back. And the extra cashback is in addition to the rewards you already earn.
However, these offers are not for everyone. Check your email, and activate the offer now if you are targeted. But, it is also possible to call in or chat and ask if you are targeted. It’s worth a try.