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The Spark 2X Miles Card from Capital One is a robust travel rewards card for businesses. It offers unlimited 2X miles on every purchase and 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel. A generous 50,000-mile welcome bonus and valuable travel perks like Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credits make this card a good choice for frequent business travelers.
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CapitalOne Spark 2X Miles
Annual Fee
$95 (waived for first year)
Approx Benefits
500
Welcome Bonus
50000 Miles after spending $4500 in 3 months
- Unlimited Rewards: Earn 2X miles on everything—no caps or categories.
- Big Welcome Bonus: 50,000 miles, equivalent to $500 in travel, after hitting the spending threshold.
Rewards: Unlimited 2X miles on all purchases; 5X miles on hotels and rental cars via Capital One Travel.
Card Details
- Rewards: Unlimited 2X miles on all purchases; 5X miles on hotels and rental cars via Capital One Travel.
- Sign-Up Bonus: 50,000 miles after spending $4,500 in the first 3 months.
- Travel Benefits: Up to $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck and no foreign transaction fees.
- Annual Fee: $0 for the first year, then $95.
The Good
- Unlimited Rewards: Earn 2X miles on everything—no caps or categories.
- Big Welcome Bonus: 50,000 miles, equivalent to $500 in travel, after hitting the spending threshold.
- Travel Perks: Credits for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck, no foreign transaction fees, and access to 15+ travel transfer partners.
- Flexible Redemptions: Use miles for flights, hotels, or transfer them to loyalty programs for potentially higher value.
The Bad
- Limited Travel Portal Benefits: The 5X rate only applies to bookings through Capital One Travel.
- No longer have access to Capital One Lounges or Priority Pass lounges.
Our Take
The Spark 2X Miles Card is a good fit for if you want a straightforward, flexible travel rewards. The unlimited 2X miles on purchases and the 5X travel category bonus make it attractive. Given the $95 annual fee, it is probably not worth keeping after the first year.