Independent ClearFin review · Capital One

Capital One Aspire Cash Platinum Mastercard

Start with up to $100 Cash Rewards Bonus.

Independent comparisonFees includedCanadian card data
Annual fee
$0
Reward type
Cash Back
Welcome offer
$100

Current new-cardmember offer

Insurance
1 coverages

Certificate terms apply

Capital One Aspire Cash Platinum Mastercard💵 1% Cashback
The ClearFin bottom line

💵 1% Cashback

Its strongest published earn rate in our data is 1.0% on dining. With no annual fee, it can be easier to keep long term without needing rewards to offset a yearly cost.

Checked 2026-08-09 · Official issuer catalogue

Welcome bonus

Up to $100 Cash Rewards Bonus

How to earn it

  • $100 Cash Rewards BonusSpend at least $1,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months after account opening.
Offer details

Available to new Aspire Cash Platinum Mastercard cardholders who meet the promotional requirements. Account must remain open and in good standing. Terms and conditions apply.

How you earn

  • 1% cash back on all eligible purchases
  • Unlimited cash back earnings with no category restrictions
  • No earning caps on cash back rewards
  • Cash back rewards can be redeemed as statement credits
  • Cash back rewards can be redeemed for gift cards
  • Cash back rewards never expire while the account remains open and in good standing
Costs and requirements

Fees & eligibility

Confirm final approval criteria and current rates directly with the issuer.

Annual fee$0
Purchase interestConfirmCheck current issuer rate
Cash advance interestConfirmCheck current issuer rate
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Income requirementNot statedIssuer approval criteria apply
Recommended credit score600+ Fair to Good

Applicants typically have the strongest approval odds with a fair to good credit profile. The Aspire Cash Platinum Mastercard is designed to be accessible to a broad range of consumers and does not have a published income requirement.

ClearFin estimate on Canada's 300–900 scale. This is not an issuer cutoff or approval guarantee; lenders may use different bureau scores and underwriting criteria. This is an estimated approval range based on industry data and cardholder reports. Capital One does not publish a minimum credit score requirement, and approval decisions consider additional factors such as income, credit history, existing debt, payment history, and overall creditworthiness.

Reward limits: The Aspire Cash Platinum Mastercard does not have any published annual or monthly earning caps. Cardholders earn unlimited 1% cash back on all eligible purchases regardless of spending category. There are no disclosed limits on the amount of cash rewards that can be earned, and cash rewards do not expire while the account remains open and in good standing.

Using your rewards

Redemption options

Redemption values and availability may vary by option and can change.

Redeem earned cash rewards using the issuer's available cash-back or statement-credit options.

Minimum redemption amounts, automatic payout timing, and eligible account credits vary by issuer; confirm the current program terms before applying.

Beyond the points

Benefits that come with the card

Consider these extras by the value they add to purchases and experiences you already use.

Purchase Assurance

Eligible items purchased with the card are protected against theft, loss, or damage for up to 120 days from the purchase date.

Extended Warranty

Automatically doubles the original manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases for up to two additional years.

Car Rental Collision and Loss Damage Waiver

Coverage against theft, loss, or damage to eligible rental vehicles when the full rental cost is charged to the card and the rental company's collision damage waiver is declined.

Price Protection Service

Receive reimbursement for eligible price differences if an item purchased with the card is advertised at a lower price within 60 days of purchase, subject to policy limits.

Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

Coverage of up to $250,000 for accidental loss of life or dismemberment while travelling on an eligible common carrier when the fare is charged to the card.

Baggage Delay Insurance

Reimbursement for essential purchases when checked baggage is delayed for more than four hours during an eligible trip.

Mastercard Global Service

Access emergency card replacement, emergency cash advances, lost card assistance, and worldwide support services when travelling.

Mastercard Zero Liability Protection

Protection against unauthorized purchases made with your card if it is lost, stolen, or used fraudulently.

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Free Authorized Users

Add authorized users at no additional cost and earn cash rewards on their eligible purchases.

Flexible Cashback Redemptions

Redeem accumulated cash rewards as statement credits as often as you like through online banking or the mobile app.

Gift Card Redemptions

Redeem cash rewards for a variety of gift cards through the Capital One rewards portal.

No Reward Expiry

Cash rewards never expire while the account remains open and in good standing.

Capital One Credit Keeper

Monitor your credit score and understand factors affecting your credit profile at no additional cost.

Account Alerts and Notifications

Customize account alerts to monitor payments, suspicious activity, spending activity, and important account events.

Mobile and Online Account Management

Manage your account, track rewards, redeem cashback, review transactions, and access support through Capital One's digital banking platforms.

Protection included

Insurance at a glance

1 coverage listed. Key terms are summarized below; full certificate terms apply.

Purchase protections

This coverage is listed in ClearFin's card catalogue. Confirm eligibility, limits, exclusions, and payment requirements in the issuer's current insurance certificate.

Coverage is subject to eligibility, exclusions, limits, payment requirements, and claim rules in the insurance certificate.

The verdict

What we like

  • No annual fee
  • Unlimited cash back earnings
  • Simple flat-rate rewards structure
  • Flexible redemption options
  • Comprehensive purchase protection

Worth noting

  • Low rewards earning rate
  • Foreign transaction fee
  • Limited travel insurance coverage
  • No bonus earning categories
  • Average rewards compared to competitors
ClearFin analysis

Our detailed review

A practical reading of where the card earns, what the fee buys, and which limits matter.

💵 1% Cashback

1% cash rewards on every $1 spent. No annual fee.

How the rewards work

Dining, Groceries, Gas, Travel, Everything else receive the strongest estimated return at 1.0%. Purchases outside the accelerated categories earn an estimated 1.0%.

What the annual cost means

There is no annual fee to recover, which can make the card easier to keep for credit-history length or occasional use. Interest and other transaction fees can still apply.

Who it may suit

This card is most relevant for someone who spends consistently on dining and groceries and prefers to avoid a yearly fee.

What to examine before applying

Compare the purchase interest rate, foreign-transaction fee, approval requirements, reward limits, and insurance certificates. Pay particular attention to merchant-category rules because a store may not receive the reward rate its products appear to suggest.

Issuer terms apply. ClearFin is not affiliated with this provider. How we make money. Card facts were checked against the issuer's official source. The issuer's current catalogue was checked. Any field not explicitly listed remains marked as unverified rather than estimated.