Did anyone actually ask Discover about this? No? Well, here you go:
Hello Julian Brennan,
Thank you for your email regarding the current 5% Cashback Bonus Program for department stores and online shopping. I understand you want to confirm which purchases will qualify, and I am happy to provide you with some additional information.
Because Evolve Money is a bill payment system it will not qualify for the 5% Cashback bonus this quarter. However, we still pay your standard Cashback bonus for all bill payments, so Evolve Money will earn 1% Cashback bonus.
I appreciate your business and hope this information has been helpful. Thank you for choosing Discover since 2012!
Sincerely,
Jessica