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Capital One Savor vs Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Savor comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa from Chime at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureCapital One SavorChime Credit Builder Secured Visa
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$250 cash backNone
Bonus value (est.)$250$0
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerCapital OneChime
Card categorycashbacksecured
Best earning category (Dining)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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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    Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa
    $0/yr · None

    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: Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Savor or Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
    The Capital One Savor has the bigger bonus, $250 cash back, worth roughly $250, versus None (~$0) on the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa.
    Is the Capital One Savor's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
    The Capital One Savor has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One Savor.
    Can I have both the Capital One Savor and Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Chime) 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 Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Savor: $500 spend in 3 months. Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa: $0 in 0 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.