Head to head

Discover it Cash Back vs. TD Cash Credit Card

On the criteria below, Discover it Cash Back wins 2 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Discover it Cash Back

Discover

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

Discover it Cash Back wins 2 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Discover it Cash Back wins on earning ceiling and foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on travel insurance.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (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 Discover it Cash Back

    Discover it Cash Back earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Discover it Cash Back

    Discover it Cash Back has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Rotating Quarterly
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Discover Cashback
TD Rewards Points

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