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Spark Classic
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Capital One Spark 1% Classic

The business credit builder that still pays you something back.

6.2/10Capital OnebusinessCapital One Cash Back
View Current OfferBest for: Building business credit from a fair score

Welcome Bonus

None

No welcome offer

Spend Requirement

None

Annual Fee

$0

No FTF

Credit Score

580+

(Fair)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (value)Spending Requirement ($)
$0$0$0$0$0$0$0.375$0.75$1.125$1.5Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-10 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

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

Credits

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

Benefits

  • 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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