How to Reset Your Cards Password 

Step 1: Visit the Official Password Reset Page

Go to:

👉 www.discovercard.com login.

You may also access it via:

• Forgot Password? link on the login page

• Discover mobile app login screen
  
  

This page is fully encrypted to protect your identity during the reset process.

Step 2: Enter Your User ID

You will be asked to enter your Discover User ID, the one linked to your online profile.

If you forgot your User ID:

✔ Click Forgot User ID?
✔ Recover it using SSN & card details
✔ Then return to the password reset page

Step 3: Provide Identity Verification Details

To ensure the request is made by the original account holder, Discover will require:

• Your Date of Birth

• The last 4 digits of your SSN

• Phone number or email address on file
  
  

This is one of the most important steps for account protection.

Step 4: Choose Where to Receive Your Verification Code

Discover will send a one-time security code to:

• Your registered mobile number (SMS)

• Your email address

• Your backup contact option (if set up)
  
  

Enter the code exactly as received.
Codes typically expire in 5–10 minutes for security.

Step 5: Create a New Password

After identity verification, you can create a new password following Discover’s rules:

✔ Your password must include:

• Minimum 8–12 characters

• At least one uppercase letter

• At least one lowercase letter

• At least one number

• Optional special characters
  
  

✔ Avoid:

• Using your previous password

• Using personal info

• Simple passwords like 123456 or password
  
  

A strong password ensures maximum protection for your Discover account.

Step 6: Confirm Your New Password

Re-enter the password to confirm both match.
Discover will notify you instantly if both entries are not identical.

Step 7: Log In With Your New Password

Go back to:

👉 www.discovercard.com login.

Enter:

• Your User ID

• Your newly created password
  
  

If your device is trusted, you may activate the Remember Me option.

When You Should Reset Your Discover Password 

You should perform a password reset if you:

✔ Forgot your current password

✔ Can’t access www.discovercard.com login. login.

✔ Got locked out after too many attempts.

✔ See suspicious activity on your account.

✔ Haven’t updated your password in a long time.

✔ Want to improve account security.

✔ Discover asks for mandatory password change.

Resetting your password frequently improves your account’s security health.

Security Best Practices After Resetting Your Password 

After successfully setting a new password, always follow these practices:

✔ Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Adds an extra layer of security to your account.

✔ Update Your Password Manager

Save the new password for easier access later.

✔ Review Recent Account Activity

Check for unauthorized charges or changes.

✔ Update Your Security Questions 

Strengthens your recovery options.

✔ Log Out of All Devices

Especially if you reset your password after suspicious activity.