Head to head

JetBlue Card vs. Discover it Student Chrome

On the criteria below, JetBlue Card wins 1 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Card

Barclays

Discover it Student Chrome

Discover

At a glance

JetBlue Card wins 1 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Card leads on earning ceiling, while Discover it Student Chrome only ties the rest.

Who wins what

1 vs 0 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Card

    JetBlue Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Gas, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue
Discover Cashback

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.