Head to head

Discover it Chrome vs. Amazon Store Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Discover it Chrome

Discover

Amazon Store Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Discover it Chrome and Amazon Store Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Discover it Chrome wins on earning ceiling; Amazon Store Card wins on foreign transactions.

Who wins what

1 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 Chrome

    Discover it Chrome earns more on its best category (2× vs 0×).

  • Foreign transactions Amazon Store Card

    Amazon Store Card 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
Gas, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
Not disclosed
Reward currency
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.