Capital One Savor Card overview
The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid no-annual-fee card that’s great for those who regularly spend on dining and entertainment. It offers bonus rewards on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services and grocery store purchases, making it a good starter product for foodies and regular concertgoers. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½
*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.
Capital One has a nuanced system of card names and products that can be confusing for many people. In July 2024, Capital One discontinued the Capital One Savor Rewards Credit Card (which incurred a $95 annual fee).
In October 2024, Capital One rebranded the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card into the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card. The “rebranded” Savor card retains all its perks and earning structure, and it comes with a refreshed card design.
If you don’t want to pay an annual fee but want to earn a solid cash-back return on meals, groceries and entertainment, the Savor is a great choice.
Before we dig in, it’s worth noting that applicants will want good to excellent credit; TPG recommends a credit score of 670 to 850 for the best chance at approval.
Now, let’s see if this is the card for you.
The information for the Savor Rewards (with a $95 annual fee) and the SavorOne has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Capital One Savor pros and cons
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Capital One Savor welcome offer
New Capital One Savor cardholders can earn a $250 cash bonus after spending $500 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
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Capital One has some interesting application rules that might restrict your eligibility for this card, so keep these restrictions in mind to maximize your chances of approval.
Capital One Savor benefits
The Savor is a no-annual-fee card that comes with some nice perks. For starters, it can be used abroad, as there are no foreign transaction fees. Essentially, this means that you should continue to earn 3% cash back on international dining, so long as the merchant codes as dining.
Cardholders also enjoy MasterRental rental car insurance coverage, Master RoadAssist roadside service and extended warranty protection.
If you need help making a restaurant reservation, buying concert tickets or planning travel, you can call the card’s concierge service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s certainly not the norm for a no-annual-fee card to have a concierge service, so this is a nice perk if you can take advantage of it.
Related: The best cards to maximize your entertainment spending
Earning cash back on the Capital One Savor
The Capital One Savor offers generous bonus categories when compared to other no-annual-fee, cash-back cards and even some cards that do have annual fees. The real highlight is the higher amount of cash back earned in the dining and entertainment categories, though you can also get some value with extra cash back at grocery stores. You’ll earn:
Although the definition of dining and entertainment is broad, as previously noted, don’t forget to read the card’s fine print. The Savor excludes Target and Walmart purchases, even if you’re just buying groceries from these stores. Likewise, certain streaming services are excluded.
Related: Best dining credit cards
Redeeming cash back on the Capital One Savor
Redeeming cash back with this card is simple. You can request options such as a statement credit or gift card, redeem your cash back directly on Amazon or redeem your cash back through PayPal.
Furthermore, if you have a credit card that earns Capital One miles, such as the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, you also have the option to convert the cash back you earn into Capital One miles and transfer them to the program’s various airline and hotel partners, such as Air Canada Aeroplan and Wyndham Rewards. This represents a huge potential value if travel is the reward you’re after.
Given the Savor’s bonus earning rates, this can be a good rewards route to take, especially if you can leverage any of Capital One’s remaining transfer sweet spots.
Related: Capital One miles: How to get maximum value when redeeming miles
Which cards compete with the Capital One Savor?
If you’re debating whether this card is worth adding to your wallet, consider these other options that might also be a good fit for your needs:
- If you want a simpler earnings rate: The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card has no annual fee — like the Savor Cash Rewards card — and earns unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases, making it great if you have expenses outside of the Savor’s bonus categories. To learn more, read our full review of the Quicksilver Cash Rewards card.
- If you prefer to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) offers 2 points per dollar spent on select travel and 3 points per dollar spent on dining. It does have a $95 annual fee, but perks like an annual statement credit for eligible hotel purchases help offset that. To learn more, read our full review of the Chase Sapphire Preferred.
- If you prefer to earn American Express Membership Rewards points: The American Express® Gold Card offers more valuable rewards in popular foodie bonus categories, including 4 points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide (on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar). Note, though, that it does have an annual fee of $325 (see rates and fees). To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Gold.
For additional options, check out our full lists of the best cash-back credit cards and the best Capital One credit cards.
Related: Cash back vs. travel rewards: How to choose a credit card
Is the Capital One Savor worth it?
This is a great card to have if dining and entertainment are major spending categories for you. You can maximize your earnings if you also have a card that earns Capital One miles. However, if you’d rather have a flat earning rate on all spending without having to keep track of bonus opportunities, then other cash-back cards might be better suited for you.
Related: The best cash-back credit cards to add to your wallet
Bottom line
The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a strong option in the world of cash-back cards. Sure, you could get more value with other options, but what you gain in value, you lose in simplicity.
If you spend a lot on dining, entertainment and groceries each year and you’re interested in a simple cash-back card, the Savor card deserves a spot on your consideration list.
Learn more: Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
For rates and fees of the American Express Gold, click here.
For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the benefits may be provided by Visa® or Mastercard® and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply.
Stacie Harris is a local resident and reporter of the Maple Grove area. Stacie reports on medicine and science for the Maple Grove Report.
