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Hello All, I recently just noticed my credit card apr went from 11.99 % to 16.74 % gradually over the course of a year. I contacted discover via chat to ask why, ( I obviously know why) but I wanted to see what they would say and if there was any promotions they can offer. 2 years ago I caught this promotion 0% apr for 12 months. I didn't think they would be able to do this again, but they did. this is actually pretty good in my eyes. This is something that you have to chat with them and ask for. I have the basic discover it card and have been with them since 2018 and use this as my main card. Thought it would be good to share. Thanks for reading.

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Created 03-29-2023 at 07:10 PM by Jmartinez734
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Angry
04-08-2023 at 01:27 AM.
04-08-2023 at 01:27 AM.
Chatting with rep:

Quote :
...in reviewing your account our records show no APR promotions for 0% however, you do qualify for a variable rate of 22.99% which will be applied to future purchases only.
Would you like to activate this offer?
Why am I being denied? I have perfect credit.
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jakelind
04-08-2023 at 01:55 AM.
04-08-2023 at 01:55 AM.
Thanks! Got it through chat
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Jottle
04-09-2023 at 11:07 AM.
04-09-2023 at 11:07 AM.
Quote from ll.umpire :
Heads up, I've had big purchases come up a couple times the past 3-4 years that I could have paid in full, but would be much easier to put on a 0% CC. Both times I called up discover and asked if I would be able to get an APR of 0% for a year, and both times they were more than happy to. I dont know if it makes a difference, but I've been with them since 2013 and have very good credit (over 750). The 2 times were a little over a year apart
Same situation and longevity with them, still got denied.
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kensteele
04-09-2023 at 11:30 AM.
04-09-2023 at 11:30 AM.
people are not getting denied. what is happening is you are being offered a silly [balance transfer] promotion that is basically given to anyone; you get them in the mail all the time. irrc, you need to ask the rep to look elsewhere for this "special" promotion.
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prockman
04-10-2023 at 12:44 PM.
04-10-2023 at 12:44 PM.
Yes the screenshots OP posted are deceiving. I just chatted with Discover about my Discover card I don't use very much and got 0% for a year for FUTURE PURCHASES. I just told them I was going to close it since I don't use it much but was looking at travel and home repairs coming up.

They applied 0% for a year for future purchases.
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Jottle
04-10-2023 at 06:43 PM.
04-10-2023 at 06:43 PM.
Quote from kensteele :
people are not getting denied. what is happening is you are being offered a silly [balance transfer] promotion that is basically given to anyone; you get them in the mail all the time. irrc, you need to ask the rep to look elsewhere for this "special" promotion.

Bunch of people chatted and didn't have to ask for the special promotion "somewhere else" and got it. It's ymmv.
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kensteele
04-10-2023 at 07:29 PM.
04-10-2023 at 07:29 PM.
Quote from Jottle :
Bunch of people chatted and didn't have to ask for the special promotion "somewhere else" and got it. It's ymmv.
neither did i. rep knew where to look (because i asked properly). you need to go further if you get handed the infamous balance transfer or if you are unable to ask properly. but yes, i agree, just because you ask them to look elsewhere....you just maybe didn't get the offer since it's not available to everyone. not being available to you is not the same as getting denied. you don't apply for this offer and get approved or denied, either it's there for the taking or not. however, if you were to insist and get belligerent, pretty sure they'll tell you anything including you were denied and only approved for "silly balance transfer offer."
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mohammadsp
04-12-2023 at 05:11 PM.
04-12-2023 at 05:11 PM.
Thanks OP! Perfect timing. Was able to get it through chat
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phocean
04-12-2023 at 05:42 PM.
04-12-2023 at 05:42 PM.
Depending on your financial situation, this offer may or may not make sense.

Assume you have $10k in hand and made $10k purchase.

$10k is not immediately paid to discover. Instead, you put it in a saving account gives you 5% interest. 5% is taxble, let's say the after tax daving is 3%. So in total your purchase earns you 4% including its base cashback rate.

There are cards provide more than 4% cashback in certain categories.
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cutesycollectibles
04-12-2023 at 05:49 PM.
04-12-2023 at 05:49 PM.
eh, is the amount saved worth the potential hit to my credit for carrying a high balance for 12 months? For someone that never carries a balance.
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Emperor4World
04-18-2023 at 07:48 PM.
04-18-2023 at 07:48 PM.
Discover
The promotional rate of 0.00% will apply to new purchases made during the promotional period between transaction start date
04/19/2023 through transaction end date
04/18/2024. After rate expiration date
05/26/2024, your standard purchases APR, currently 18.74% will apply to any remaining balance. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Please note that purchases that post to your account after the promotional period will be subject to your standard purchases APR.
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chasemyaccord
04-19-2023 at 09:23 AM.
04-19-2023 at 09:23 AM.
First chat attempt failed. Says she can't do it over chat due to protocols, which sounds like BS. Says I have to call the Discover number.
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con247
04-22-2023 at 11:33 AM.
04-22-2023 at 11:33 AM.
Was able to activate this via chat, thanks op.
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sman789
05-07-2023 at 12:49 PM.
05-07-2023 at 12:49 PM.
Still active, just got it through chat.
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linrick
06-02-2023 at 12:10 PM.
06-02-2023 at 12:10 PM.
Mine offered with 4% fee on 12mos @ 0% interest and 0 fee on 15mos @ 5.99% interest rate. Either way, it's still a heft fee for me to do a $10K balance. Need a cc w/no fee.
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Last edited by linrick June 2, 2023 at 12:13 PM.
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