#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
Chris' Best Cards Page
Capital One Cards Tier List
Iceland Trip
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 Spark Miles for Business
Capital One Spark Miles Select For Business
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
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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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