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Capital One Savor vs Discover it Miles

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Savor comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Discover it Miles from Discover 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 SavorDiscover it Miles
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$250 cash backUnlimited Miles Match (entire first-year miles doubled)
Bonus value (est.)$250$450
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo$0 in 12 mo
IssuerCapital OneDiscover
Card categorycashbacktravel
Best earning category (Dining)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • 3% dining + entertainment
  • 3% grocery + streaming
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 1.5x everywhere
  • First-year match = 3x
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign tx fees
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Capital One Savor
$0/yr · $250 cash back
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Discover it Miles
$0/yr · Unlimited Miles Match (entire first-year miles doubled)

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: Discover it Miles

A rare card that effectively earns 3x in year one (1.5x + match). Miles aren't transferable, but the simplicity + first-year match make this a strong starter travel card.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Savor or Discover it Miles?
The Discover it Miles has the bigger bonus, Unlimited Miles Match (entire first-year miles doubled), worth roughly $450, versus $250 cash back (~$250) on the Capital One Savor.
Is the Capital One Savor's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Discover it Miles?
The Capital One Savor has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Discover it Miles's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Discover it Miles'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 Discover it Miles?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Discover) 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 Discover it Miles first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Savor: $500 spend in 3 months. Discover it Miles: $0 in 12 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.