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Altitude Go vs Discover it Secured

Altitude Go

Altitude Go

$0/yr
7.5/10
VS
Discover it Secured

Discover it Secured

$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer

Altitude Go charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Discover it Secured charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Altitude Go offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.

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Category
Altitude Go
Discover it Secured
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Base Earning Rate
1.0X
1.0X
Signup Bonus
20,000 points
Cashback Match (first year)
Foreign Transaction Fee
$0
$0
Card Network
N/A
N/A
Reward Type
Cashback
Cashback

Winner by Category

Annual Fees

Altitude Go
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $0)

Rewards Earning

Altitude Go
5 earning categories

Benefits & Protection

Altitude Go
3 benefits vs 0

Flexibility

Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK

Altitude Go edges ahead

Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.

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PREMIUM PICK

Discover it Secured is a strong alternative

Competitive features make it worth considering.

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Rewards Earning: Detailed Comparison

Altitude Go

Dining including takeout4.0X
Gas stations2.0X
Grocery stores2.0X
Streaming services2.0X
Everything else1.0X

Discover it Secured

N/A2.0X
N/A2.0X

Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison

Altitude Go (3 benefits)

  • Purchase Security
  • Extended Warranty Protection
  • Cell Phone Protection (up to $600)

Discover it Secured (0 benefits)

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