Student Credit Cards - Reviews
Student credit cards can be a good start for college students trying to build a credit history. Rewards programs are a popular feature with these cards, enabling cardholders to earn free travel and cash back on their spending, and even rewarding them for good grades. We also look at a variety of factors to evaluate and rate the best student cards, and award the most points for low interest rates and fees, and features that help students responsibly manage credit.
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card for Students
Last reviewed: February 7, 2024
Thanks to a generous sign-up bonus and a high rewards rate, students will get a lot of mileage out of this travel card, though the interest rates are high.
BankAmericard for Students
Last reviewed: December 6, 2023
Bank of America’s bare bones student card comes with a generous intro balance transfer offer and a low starting interest rate. This offer is no longer available on our site.
Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students
Last reviewed: January 9, 2023
Using a nontraditional approval process, the Deserve EDU Mastercard for Students helps international students and those without a credit history get access to credit and start building a reliable credit score.
State Farm Student Visa
Last reviewed: May 8, 2020
A newly minted rewards program doesn’t add much value to the State Farm Student Visa, but the low barrier to entry make it a good option for a first-time cardholder.
Regions Student Visa
Last reviewed: November 16, 2017
The rewards program is not the greatest, but the Regions Student Visa is the rare student card that lets you earn rewards without jacking up the interest rate. This offer is no longer available.
Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card for College Students
Last reviewed: October 12, 2022
Citi’s student card lavishes cardholders with some great rewards and travel perks, but watch out for the high costs in the fine print. This offer is no longer available on our site.
U.S. Bank College Visa credit card
Last reviewed: May 8, 2020
U.S. Bank’s college card is a good card for students who need help remembering to pay their bill, but it doesn’t offer a rewards program or any promotional offers. This offer is no longer available.