The Discover it® Chrome is one of those cards that quietly delivers, even if it doesn't make flashy headlines. But if you eat out often or spend a lot on gas, it absolutely deserves a look.

The Discover it® Chrome keeps it simple. You earn 2% cash back automatically at gas stations and restaurants, up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter. Everything else earns 1%. There's a $0 annual fee, and Discover will match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year.

That last part is the kicker.

A dining and road trip sleeper pick

The 2% category may not sound like a blockbuster at first glance, but it's practical. A lot of us are spending more on takeout, drive-thru coffee, and weekly trips to the pump. This card quietly earns solid rewards in the places your budget likely hits most.

And since there's no activation required and no rotating calendar to follow, it's truly set-it-and-forget-it. That simplicity makes it a great "everyday" card; especially if you're not ready to commit to an annual fee card just to earn higher-tier points.

The first-year bonus most people overlook

Discover's welcome bonus is a bit of a secret weapon. Instead of offering a set dollar amount after a certain amount of spending in a given period of time after account opening, it will match all the cash back you earn in your first year.

So if you earn $150 in cash back? You'll actually end the year with $300. That can easily beat other cards with $200 bonuses, especially if you're spending regularly at restaurants and gas stations.

It's not instant gratification, but it adds up. And since there's no cap on the match, big spenders can do surprisingly well here.

How it compares to other no-annual-fee cards

If you're looking for flat-rate rewards on everything, the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card (rates and fees) and Citi Double Cash® Card might offer better long-term value with a 2% rewards rate on all purchases. But neither one offers a first-year match.

The Discover it® Chrome is dead simple, gives you boosted rewards in two practical categories, and doesn't cost a dime to carry. Apply today and start earning cash back on some of your everyday purchases (see rates and fees).

Why now's a good time to apply

Summer is prime time for road trips, weekend getaways, and patio dining. If those things are part of your routine, the Discover it® Chrome card will quietly pay you back every step of the way. And thanks to that first-year welcome bonus, all the cash back you earn during your first year will be worth twice as much after you receive the cashback match at the end of the first year.

You can apply online in minutes, and even see if you're pre-approved with no impact to your credit score.

If you've been holding off on getting a card that rewards everyday spending, the Discover it® Chrome might be exactly what you've been looking for.