Is a 640 credit score good enough for a gas card?

A 640 score is considered fair credit. Moderate — several no-fee cash back and rewards cards available. We found 1 cards in this category that accept your score range.

Will applying for a credit card hurt my 640 credit score?

Most credit card applications result in a hard inquiry, which typically lowers your score by 5-10 points temporarily. The impact diminishes over 12 months and falls off your report after 2 years. Only apply for cards you're confident you'll be approved for.

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Fair Credit · 1 cards matched

Best gas cards for a 640 score.

These gas credit cards accept applicants in your range. Ranked by rewards value and the likelihood you actually get approved.

Fair Credit

Moderate — several no-fee cash back and rewards cards available

Apr 6, 2026

What 640 means.

At 640, you are solidly in the fair credit range with a growing number of card options. Many no-annual-fee cash back and student cards are within reach. Focus on keeping utilization below 30% and maintaining a clean payment record to keep climbing.

Gas for 640+ Scores

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DISCOVER · DISCOVER
Discover it Student Chrome
BONUS → $20 Good Grades bonus each year GPA is 3.0+ ($20/year + Cashback Match)
1% cash back on all purchases
— 2% back at gas stations and restaurants— Cashback Match doubles all cash back in the first year— $20 statement credit each school year for GPA of 3.0 or higher
FEE
$0
APR
17.24–26.24%
MIN SCORE
580
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With a 640 credit score (Fair Credit), you have 1 gas card options. Our top pick is the Discover it Student Chrome, which offers 1% cash back on all purchases.