5 Smart Rewards points for every $1 paid toward your account balance
Unlimited Smart Rewards point earning with no published earning caps
Points are earned based on payments made rather than purchases
Points can be redeemed through the Capital One Rewards portal
Points can be redeemed for gift cards and other available rewards
Points never expire while the account remains open and in good standing
Built-in perks & coverage
Smart Rewards Program
Earn 5 Smart Rewards points for every $1 paid toward your account balance, rewarding responsible payment behavior rather than spending.
No Reward Expiry
Smart Rewards points never expire while the account remains open and in good standing.
Purchase Assurance
Eligible purchases are protected against theft, loss, or accidental 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 fares are 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.
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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.
Free Additional Cardholders
Add additional cardholders at no extra cost to help manage household spending.
Capital One Credit Keeper
Monitor your credit score and learn what impacts it through Capital One's free Credit Keeper service.
Custom Account Alerts
Receive notifications for payment due dates, unusual activity, spending activity, and other important account events.
Mobile and Online Account Management
Manage your account, track rewards, redeem points, make payments, and access support through Capital One's digital banking platforms.
24/7 Customer Support
Access self-service tools, live chat, and customer support representatives whenever assistance is needed.
The verdict
What we like
No annual fee
Earn rewards for making payments
Unlimited points earning
Helps build or rebuild credit
Free credit score monitoring
Worth noting
Low point redemption value
Rewards earned on payments instead of spending
Limited redemption options
High interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
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