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Capital One Savor vs United Quest Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Savor comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the United Quest Card from Chase at $350/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the United Quest Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($700 more in estimated value) than the Capital One Savor's. Get the United Quest Card first; revisit the Capital One Savor after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One SavorUnited Quest Card
Annual fee$0$350
Sign-up bonus$250 cash back70,000 miles + 500 PQP
Bonus value (est.)$250$950
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorycashbacktravel
Best earning category (Dining)3x2x
Transfer partnersNonemileageplus
Headline benefits
  • 3% dining + entertainment
  • 3% grocery + streaming
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 3x on United
  • $125 United credit
  • 2 free bags
  • Award rebates
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Capital One Savor
$0/yr · $250 cash back
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United Quest Card
$350/yr · 70,000 miles + 500 PQP

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: United Quest Card

If you fly United 3+ times a year, the $125 travel credit, two free bags, and 10k miles of rebates on award flights ($100+ in direct value) make this card pay for itself.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Savor or United Quest Card?
The United Quest Card has the bigger bonus, 70,000 miles + 500 PQP, worth roughly $950, versus $250 cash back (~$250) on the Capital One Savor.
Is the Capital One Savor's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the United Quest Card?
The Capital One Savor has no annual fee, so the question is whether the United Quest Card's $350 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the United Quest Card's benefits to clear $350 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One Savor.
Can I have both the Capital One Savor and United Quest Card?
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 United Quest Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Savor: $500 spend in 3 months. United Quest Card: $4,000 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.