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Store Cards · United States

Kohl's Card

3.8 / 5 editorial rating

Best for: Frequent Kohl's shoppers who stack coupons and Kohl's Cash

Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerKohl's
NetworkMastercard
Purchase APRSee terms
Foreign transaction feeN/A (store card)
Credit neededFair (640+)

Pros

  • Carries no yearly fee
  • Regular discounts for shoppers
  • Easier approval odds

Cons

  • Works at the store only, not as a general card
  • A high APR
  • No ongoing cash back

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

The Kohl's Card is a coupon-stacking tool, not a rewards card: this Capital One-issued store charge card unlocks frequent mailed and emailed cardholder discounts that stack with Kohl's Cash and Kohl's Rewards, which is where the real savings come from if you shop there often. It earns no ongoing cash back and works only at Kohl's, so it's useless as a general card. Approval odds are easier (fair credit, 640-plus), but the high APR means you should never carry a balance. If you don't chase Kohl's coupons, there's nothing here for you; confirm the current discount offers and APR on Kohl's site.

Kohl's Card at a glance

IssuerKohl's
Card networkMastercard
Annual feeNo annual fee
Rewards rateNo flat rewards rate; benefits come from exclusive cardholder discount offers and Kohl's Cash promotions
Welcome bonusPercentage off your first Kohl's purchase as a new cardholder
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee terms
Foreign transaction feeN/A (store card)
Credit neededFair (640+)
Airport lounge accessNo
Best forFrequent Kohl's shoppers who stack coupons and Kohl's Cash

Rewards & perks

  • Discount offers sent by mail and email to cardholders
  • Stacks together with Kohl's Cash and Rewards
  • Most Valued Customer perks once spending climbs

Pros

  • Carries no yearly fee
  • Regular discounts for shoppers
  • Easier approval odds

Cons

  • Works at the store only, not as a general card
  • A high APR
  • No ongoing cash back

Who should apply

  • A fair credit score
  • A Kohl's account
  • Valid U.S. identification

Before you apply: card terms change often. Confirm the current annual fee, APR, welcome offer and rewards on the official Kohl's site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

How it compares with similar USA cards

CardAnnual feeRewardsIntro APRForeign feeCredit neededRating
Kohl's CardFrequent Kohl's shoppers who stack coupons and Kohl's Cash
None No flat rewards rate; benefits come from exclusive cardholder discount… None N/A (store card) Fair (640+) 3.8
Prime Visa (Amazon)Prime members who spend heavily at Amazon and Whole Foods
None 5% at Amazon, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh & Chase Travel (with Prime), 2… None None Good (690+) 4.7
Target RedCard Credit CardRegular Target shoppers who want instant checkout savings
None 5% off at Target & Target.com, plus free 2-day shipping and extended r… None N/A Fair to Good (640+) 4.3
Sam's Club MastercardSam's Club Plus members with high monthly fuel spend
None 5% back on gas (on the first $6,000/yr, then 1%), 3% on dining and tak… None None Good (690+) 4.2

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