The deal
Spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Bonus value history
Past values are estimates compiled from issuer announcements and public records; points are converted to USD at the card’s current valuation. Our methodology →
The walkthrough
- 01 Apply on Capital One's site while the $250 limited-time offer is live (good-to-excellent credit, roughly 670+).
- 02 Put at least $500 of normal spending on the card within 3 months of opening.
- 03 Keep purchases in the bonus categories — dining, groceries, entertainment, streaming — to also bank 3% along the way.
- 04 Wait for the one-time $250 cash bonus to post, then redeem rewards anytime; they don't expire for the life of the account.
What to watch for
- ! The $250 amount is a limited-time bump (live since June 2026); it may revert to $200 once the promo ends, so don't sit on it.
- ! Grocery 'superstores' like Walmart and Target are excluded from the 3% grocery rate.
- ! Capital One usually pulls all three credit bureaus, so expect a temporary score dip across the board.
Offers change frequently. BonusPrimer verifies every bonus monthly, but before you apply, confirm the current terms directly with the issuer. We are not a bank and do not decide approvals. Our methodology →