Student Credit Cards Center

Brands of Student Credit Cards

When choosing a student credit card, it's important to make sure you are comfortable with the brand behind it. You are probably thinking, 'Wait, there's only 4 brands of credit cards, so what's the big deal?' While this is true, each brand brings something different to the table, and it's important to learn what these things are and how they fit with your expectations. The Student Credit Cards Center has compiled 4 detailed articles to help you decide between an American Express®, Discover®, Mastercard®, or Visa® student credit card.

Visa Student Credit Card – The MtvU® Visa Card Awaits:

Do you know what separates Visa from all the other cards on the market? This detailed article gives you the low down on the Visa brand and introduces the very popular MtvU student Visa Card. Find out how you can win ThankYou™ Points with good grades and learn what Mtv merchandise you can receive by spending responsibly. Learn more about Visa student credit cards >>

Student Mastercard: Equivalent to Visa?

Have you always thought that Mastercard and Visa are one in the same? This article delves into the differences between a Mastercard and Visa and exlains the benefits of getting a student Mastercard for your college career. Find out what it means to have the Mastercard brand in your wallet. Learn more about Mastercard >>

Student Discover Card: 5 Cards Customized to Your Lifestyle

The Discover brand is very different from Visa and Mastercard, especially in its business structure. Most Discover cards require a yearly membership fee, but with that membership comes many perks. For students, the lifestyle benefits of a Discover card may easily outweigh the low yearly fee. Learn about these 5 student Discover card options and how they custom fit your life

American Express Card: Is an AmEx the Right Card for a Student?

There are many pros and cons to an AmEx card if you are a student. The cons include a membership fee and the need for good to excellent credit. While many students do not have credit history, the ones that do may find that the pros of a student American Express card eliminate the cons. Learn about how you can get an American Express card as a student >>