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Capital One Savor vs Sapphire Reserve for Business

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Savor comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Sapphire Reserve for Business from Chase at $795/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Sapphire Reserve for Business is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,345 more in estimated value) than the Capital One Savor's. Get the Sapphire Reserve for Business first; revisit the Capital One Savor after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One SavorSapphire Reserve for Business
Annual fee$0$795
Sign-up bonus$250 cash back150,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$250$2,595
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo$20,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Best earning category (Dining)3x3x
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
  • 3% dining + entertainment
  • 3% grocery + streaming
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign tx fees
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    Capital One Savor
    $0/yr · $250 cash back
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    Sapphire Reserve for Business
    $795/yr · 150,000 points

    Editorial take: Capital One Savor

    If you care about dining and groceries, this is one of the best no-fee cards available. 3% on four of your biggest categories with zero annual cost is hard to beat.

    Editorial take: Sapphire Reserve for Business

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Savor or Sapphire Reserve for Business?
    The Sapphire Reserve for Business has the bigger bonus, 150,000 points, worth roughly $2,595, versus $250 cash back (~$250) on the Capital One Savor.
    Is the Capital One Savor's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Sapphire Reserve for Business?
    The Capital One Savor has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Sapphire Reserve for Business's $795 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Sapphire Reserve for Business's benefits to clear $795 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One Savor.
    Can I have both the Capital One Savor and Sapphire Reserve for Business?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Chase) 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 Capital One Savor or the Sapphire Reserve for Business first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Savor: $500 spend in 3 months. Sapphire Reserve for Business: $20,000 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.