If rising travel costs are keeping you close to home this summer, a cash-back credit card is a great way to score everyday savings.
And for a limited time, you can get even more with an elevated welcome bonus on a new Capital One cash-back card:
These welcome offers can help pad your summer budget or give you a headstart on saving for back-to-school season.
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
For a limited time, earn a one-time $250 cash bonus once you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Introductory APR
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months, then variable 18.49% – 28.49% APR
Purchase APR
18.49% – 28.49% variable
Rewards rate
8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel3% cash back on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services, and at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart and Target)1% cash back on all other purchases
Benefits
Generous intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first 12 monthsNo foreign transaction fees
The Capital One Savor is one of our favorite cash-back credit cards, thanks to its excellent everyday rewards for no annual fee. In addition to those bonus rewards, you can use the introductory 0% APR to pay down existing debt with a balance transfer or delay interest charges on new purchases.
This is also a solid travel card. Not only can you earn rewards on eligible travel bookings through Capital One Travel, but you’ll pay no foreign transaction fees for international purchases. Plus, you can still earn rewards on dining and entertainment spending while traveling, just like you would at home.
Read our full review of the Capital One Savor card
Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card
Rewards rate
8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel3% cash back on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services, and at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart and Target)1% cash back on all other purchases
Like the regular Savor card, the Capital One Savor Student card is a great option for earning cash rewards on your regular spending. You’ll earn the same 3% cash back on everyday purchases like dining out, streaming services, and groceries — and even pay no foreign transaction fees on your purchases abroad.
But while you’ll need good credit to qualify for a Savor card, this version is more accessible for students who don’t yet have a solid credit history. You can use your Savor Student card to make purchases and build your credit in school, and even keep it after graduation to continue earning cash-back rewards.
Read our full review of the Capital One Savor for Students
Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card
The Capital One Quicksilver Student is another option for college students. This card makes it even easier to earn cash back on your spending with a standard 1.5% cash back on every purchase, no matter what you buy. That means you’ll get the same 1.5% back on everything from dining at restaurants and buying school supplies at the campus bookstore to filling up at the gas station.
Like the Savor Student, this card can help you build your credit history while you’re in school, since you don’t need a strong credit history to qualify. Once you graduate, you can continue using the Quicksilver for 1.5% back on everything you buy.
Read our full review of the Capital One Quicksilver for Students
Should you open a new Capital One student card?
We already rank the regular Capital One Savor among our top cash-back cards, but the Savor Student and Quicksilver Student also have a lot to offer for students. And they’re only more valuable with the current elevated welcome offer.
Incoming students can benefit from opening a student credit card early, too. According to Capital One, you can qualify for the Savor Student or Quicksilver Student if you’re admitted and planning to enroll in an accredited university, community college, or other higher education institution within the next three months. So if you’re starting in the fall, you can still qualify over the summer.
Read more: How old do you have to be to open a credit card?
If you’re deciding between the Savor or Quicksilver cards, take a look at your regular spending habits. If you make a lot of purchases outside of the Savor’s 3% bonus categories, you may get more value from the Quicksilver’s flat 1.5% cash back. Otherwise, the Savor may help you save more on the purchases you make most often.
However, make sure you’re prepared to take on the responsibility of using a credit card before you apply. Student cards are a great way to build credit, but you’ll need to pay your bill on time and in full every month to maintain a good credit score and avoid high-interest debt. Even student cards carry very high APRs that can add up quickly if you spend more than you can afford.
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