Capital One

Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard

Full earn rates, fees and benefits for the Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard.

Annual fee
$0
Reward type
Smart Rewards
Point value
0.005¢

per point

Typical credit · 300+
Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard💳 Pay-to-Earn

How you earn

  • 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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