Discover Financial Services Overview

Discover Financial Services is a direct banking and payment services company headquartered in Riverwoods, Ill. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its direct banking business. It operates the Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance around the world. Discover has operation centers in Arizona, Delaware, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.