Deep Dive on Capital One Credit Cards and Miles (+ Why I Love Them)
#242: Chris dives into the Capital One credit card lineup, breaking down earning structures for miles and cash back, exciting benefits, and redemption strategies. He also covers the best 2-card combo, transfer partners, important application rules, and more.
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Resources Mentioned
Venture Cards
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
- Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
- VentureOne Rewards for Good Credit from Capital One
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
- Capital One Venture X Business
Spark Miles Cards
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
Quicksilver Cards
- Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
- Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
Spark Cash Cards
- Capital One Spark Cash
- Capital One Spark Cash Plus
- Spark 1.5% Cash Select Business Card
- Capital One Spark 1% Classic for Business
Platinum Mastercard® from Capital One
Co-Branded Cards
- Williams Sonoma Key Rewards Visa
- Pottery Barn Key Rewards Visa
- west elm Capital One Credit Card
- The Key Rewards® Visa
Capital One Resources
- Credit Card Pre-Approval Tool
- Eno® from Capital One®
- Capital One Shopping
- Capital One Dining
- Capital One Entertainment
Blog Posts
- Why your credit card travel portal might be a poor way to book travel
- How to Get Approved for Business Cards
- How to Get MLB Tickets for 5,000 Miles
- How to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham points
ATH Podcast
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:17) Quick Episode Overview
(03:43) Capital One Venture Card
(05:30) The VentureOne Card
(06:46) Venture One Card for Good Credit
(07:33) Capital One Venture X Rewards
(08:17) Using the Capital One Travel Portal
(12:27) Venture X Card Benefits
(13:50) Capital One's Lounge Network & Access
(18:44) The Venture X Business Card
(24:06) Spark Miles Cards
(26:29) Difference in Earning Miles vs. Cash Back Cards
(27:13) Savor Rewards Card
(32:15) Quicksilver Cards
(33:57) The Spark Cash Cards
(39:27) The No Reward Platinum Mastercard
(40:11) The Four Co-Branded Williams Sonoma Cards
(44:04) Capital One Perks: Virtual Card Numbers, Free Coffee & More
(48:02) Online & Card-Linked Offers
(52:11) Capital One Dining
(52:42) Best Redemptions for Capital One Miles
(54:08) Hotel & Airline Transfer Partners
(57:49) Moving Capital One Miles
(58:43) Important Rules to Keep in Mind
(1:01:01) Quick Summary
(1:03:10) The Best Two Capital One Card Combo
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