Deserve · Mastercard

Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students

★★★★★ 4.5 Wafacard score
Issuer page Confirm current terms on the issuer website
Annual fee
$0
Rewards rate
1%
Intro offer
Intro value may include 59 points. Confirm current requirements with the issuer.
Recommended credit
Limited/Building Credit
Fees and terms

Rates and fees can change by applicant profile and issuer updates. Confirm current terms on the issuer website before applying.

Annual fee
No annual fee
Purchase APR
APR range: 18.74%
Balance transfer APR
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Cash advance APR
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Promo APR length
6 months
Foreign transaction fee
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Late payment fee
$25 (waived the first time)
Grace period
23 days
Recommended credit
Limited/Building Credit
Terms last updated
6/22/2026
Key benefits
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • No yearly card fee
Rewards breakdown

Wafacard summary: this student credit card shows cash-back earning from 1% depending on the purchase type and issuer rules. Check the issuer page for eligible categories, caps, and current terms.

Intro offer: Intro value may include 59 points. Confirm current requirements with the issuer.

Card details

Wafacard note: key fit signals include intro apr or transfer-focused terms, cell phone protection may be available, no yearly card fee. Availability, exclusions, and enrollment rules can vary by issuer terms.

Issuer
Deserve
Network
Mastercard
Type
student
Review status
Terms reviewed 6/30/2026

Is Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students worth it?

The Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students is a no-annual-fee student card from Deserve, so you can keep it long term without paying to hold it. It lists 1% on eligible spending, and the breakdown below shows how that earning applies across categories. New cardholders may also qualify for a welcome offer: Intro value may include 59 points. Confirm current requirements with the issuer. It is generally aimed at applicants with limited/building credit credit, with a purchase APR around APR range: 18.74%. Confirm current terms on Deserve's site before applying.

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