What Happens to Your Discover Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Deadline
Cancel cards promptly
Difficulty
Easy
Documents
Death cert
Step-by-Step Guide
List Discover accounts
Document credit card and banking account numbers.
Estimated time: 5 min
Note cashback balance
Record any Cashback Bonus balance — this can be redeemed before closure.
Estimated time: 5 min
Executor contacts Discover
Call 1-800-347-2683 with Death Certificate to close accounts.
Document Now Checklist
- Account numbers
- Cashback balance
- Recurring charges
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