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Capital One Spark 1% Classic

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The business credit builder that still pays you something back.

6.2/10Capital OnebusinessCapital One Cash Back
Offer recheck in progressBest for: Building business credit from a fair score

Welcome Bonus

Under review

Current claim suppressed

Spend Requirement

Under review

Annual Fee

Under review

Last recorded terms remain in the history below

Credit Score

580+

(Fair)

Historical Offers Chart

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No numeric welcome bonus recorded

This product has no points- or cash-denominated offer to plot. Dated no-offer observations, non-points benefits, corrections, and primary-source links remain preserved in the table below.

ObservedOfferRequirementWhat changedEvidence
2026-06$0No recorded spendEarliest recordNo welcome offerArchive record · no attached snapshot

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Last Recorded Earning Rates

These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.

  • 1xAll purchases
  • 5xHotels and rental cars via Capital One Travel

Last Recorded Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Last Recorded Benefits

Confirm availability and enrollment requirements with the issuer.

  • Available to business owners with fair credit
  • Builds business credit history with responsible use
  • Free employee cards
  • No foreign transaction fees

Why it earns its spot

  • +One of very few business cards open to fair credit
  • +No annual fee while rebuilding

Where it costs you

  • 1% cash back is the floor for rewards cards
  • APR above 30% punishes any carried balance

The Compound Verdict

The business version of a training card. Approval with a dented credit profile is the entire product, and the 1% back is a courtesy. Run small expenses through it, pay in full, and graduate to a Spark Cash card within a year or two.

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