Discover vs USAA

USAA BALANCE-TRANSFER pays 10.40% APR; Discover BALANCE-TRANSFER pays 17.49%. Trade-offs depend on what you prioritize — see the breakdown below.

Option A

Discover

17.49%
APR
Min
$0
Fee
$0/mo
Best for: Must be a USAA member, or become a member, to apply. USAA proudly offers membership to current and former military, as well as their spouses and dependents.
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Option B

USAA

10.40%
APR
Min
$0
Fee
$0/mo
Best for: Get a 0% intro APR for 18 months on balance transfers and 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months; balance transfer fee applies. Then 17.49% to 26.49% Standard Variable APR applies, based on credit wor
Open with USAA

How this comparison was built

Rates and fees are pulled from each provider's published rate disclosures and reviewed by our product data pipeline. The verdict above is generated from the verified data — we don't accept payments to influence rankings. Last refreshed 9/6/2026.