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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard vs Capital One Spark Cash Plus

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the Capital One Spark Cash Plus from Capital One at $150/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Capital One Spark Cash Plus is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,358 more in estimated value) than the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's. Get the Capital One Spark Cash Plus first; revisit the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureFrontier Airlines World MastercardCapital One Spark Cash Plus
Annual fee$99$150
Sign-up bonus60,000 miles$2,000 cash bonus
Bonus value (est.)$642$2,000
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$30,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBarclaysCapital One
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Airline)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
      $99/yr · 60,000 miles
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      Capital One Spark Cash Plus
      $150/yr · $2,000 cash bonus

      Editorial take: Frontier Airlines World Mastercard

      Editorial take: Capital One Spark Cash Plus

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or Capital One Spark Cash Plus?
      The Capital One Spark Cash Plus has the bigger bonus, $2,000 cash bonus, worth roughly $2,000, versus 60,000 miles (~$642) on the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard.
      Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One Spark Cash Plus?
      At $99/yr, the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Capital One Spark Cash Plus's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard and Capital One Spark Cash Plus?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and Capital One) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or the Capital One Spark Cash Plus first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Frontier Airlines World Mastercard: $1,000 spend in 3 months. Capital One Spark Cash Plus: $30,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.