Deep Dive on Capital One Credit Cards and Miles (+ Why I Love Them)
Description
#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.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/capital-one-credit-cards-miles-guide
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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
MLB™ Mondays at Capital One Café (Free Coffee)
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
- Ep #228: Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo)
- Ep #236: Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points
- Ep #240: Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points with Greg the Frequent Miler
- Luxury Hotel Upgrade Program
- Airline/Hotel Transfer Partner Spreadsheet
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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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