Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. Discover it® Secured Credit Card

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Chase
4.8

Earn 60,000 bonus points. Strong travel and dining rewards.

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Discover it® Secured Credit Card
Discover
4.5

Secured card that earns 2% at gas and restaurants (up to $1,000/quarter). Cashback Match year one.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Discover it® Secured Credit Card may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Discover it® Secured
Annual Fee
$95/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
Cashback Match
Rewards Rate
1x-5x
1%-2%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable Best
28.24% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
300-669
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Pros
  • Valuable sign-up bonus (60k points)
  • 3x on dining and travel
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Points worth more when redeemed for travel through Chase
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Discover it® Secured Credit Card
Pros
  • Earns rewards while building credit
  • Cashback Match first year
Cons
  • Requires refundable security deposit
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