Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card
MastercardIssued by Capital One
Earn 3% cash back on dining, entertainment, streaming, and grocery stores, plus 1% on all other purchases.
ANNUAL FEE
$0
No annual fee for this card.
PURCHASE APR
18.49% – 28.49%
Rate based on creditworthiness and prime rate.
SIGN-UP BONUS
50
Earn $50 when you spend $100 in the first three months.
TOP CASH BACK
5% cash back
Earn unlimited 5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.
Key Benefits
- Earn unlimited 3% cash back on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services, and at grocery stores
- Earn 5% cash back on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn 8% cash back on purchases made through the Capital One Entertainment portal
- Earn 1% cash back on all other purchases
- No annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
- Build credit history with responsible card use
Important Limitations
- Carrying a month-to-month balance (has a high variable APR)
- Non-students (must be enrolled or admitted to an accredited higher education institution)
Rewards Structure
| Purchase Category | Rate | Annual Limits | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels & Rental Cars via Capital One Travel | 5% cash back | Unlimited (no annual cap) | • Capital One Travel |
| Dining | 3% cash back | Unlimited (no annual cap) | Earn unlimited 3% cash back on dining purchases at restaurants, cafes, bars, lounges, fast-food chains, and bakeries. |
| Grocery Stores | 3% cash back | Unlimited (no annual cap) | Earn unlimited 3% cash back at grocery stores, supermarkets, meat lockers, freezers, dairy product stores, and specialty markets (excluding superstores). |
| Entertainment | 3% cash back | Unlimited (no annual cap) | Earn unlimited 3% cash back on entertainment, including movie theaters, sports promoters, theatrical promoters, amusement parks, tourist attractions, aquariums, zoos, dance halls, record stores, pool halls, and bowling alleys, Earn 8% cash back on entertainment purchases when you book through the Capital One Entertainment portal |
| Streaming Services | 3% cash back | Unlimited (no annual cap) | Earn unlimited 3% cash back on popular eligible streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. |
| All | 1% cash back | Unlimited (no annual cap) | Earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases. |
Fees & APR
ANNUAL FEE
$0
REGULAR PURCHASE APR
18.49% – 28.49%
CASH ADVANCE APR
28.49% – 28.49%
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
0%
LATE PAYMENT FEE
$40
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE
$0 OR 3%
CASH ADVANCE FEE
$5 OR 5%
Card Protection & Benefits
CreditWise from Capital One
- ✓Get free access to your credit report and score anytime without hurting your credit score.
- ✓Must enroll in CreditWise
Security Features
- ✓$0 Fraud Liability – Protection against unauthorized charges if your card is lost or stolen.
- ✓Card Lock – Instantly lock your card via the Capital One mobile app if it's misplaced, lost, or stolen.
Best Use Cases
IDEAL FOR
- College students looking to build credit history
- Students with high spending on dining and groceries
- Studying or traveling abroad (no foreign transaction fees)
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
- Carrying a month-to-month balance (has a high variable APR)
- Non-students (must be enrolled or admitted to an accredited higher education institution)
Maximize Your Rewards Strategy
Months 1–3: Hit the Bonus
- Spend $100.00 to unlock $50.00 bonus
- Effective 50% return on first $100.00
- Time large purchases strategically
- Track progress toward spending goal
- Don't overspend just for the bonus
Earn More Cash Back
- 5% cash back on Hotels & Rental Cars via Capital One Travel
- 3% cash back on Dining
- 3% cash back on Grocery Stores
- Set up autopay to avoid late fees
- Review partner programs for bonus opportunities
Ongoing: Optimize Categories
- Prioritize highest-rate qualifying expenses first
- Monitor any annual spending thresholds
- Redeem cash back at minimum thresholds
- Set up autopay to avoid late fees
- Review new offers each year
Customer Support:
1-800-227-4825
Last updated: Mar 6, 2026
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