The Discover credit card made its world debut in 1985 when it was introduced by Sears. It quickly developed popularity in the competitive world of credit cards because it offered a cash back rewards that offered as much as one percent back on certain purchases, it had no annual fees, was the only card accepted by the United States Customs Service which meant it could be used to pay customs duty. In 1997 Discover credit card became a part of the Morley Stanwood empire when the Dean Witter discover group merged with Morley Stanwood.
While Discover has popular national acceptance and is beginning to enjoy some world wide exposure it is not readily accepted in Europe.
On the Discover Credit Card home page customers can apply for the Discover Platinum Credit Card. Customers who apply for and receive a Discover Platinum Credit Card will not be charged and annual fee not will there be a balance transfer fee. Discover employs a zero percent interest rate for the first twelve months of card ownership. Discover offers a five percent cash back. Discover gives customers a five percent cash back bonus on some purchases and a one percent cash back bonus on all purchases....