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Capital One Spark Cash Plus vs Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business

Both are business travel cards. The Capital One Spark Cash Plus comes from Capital One at $150/yr; the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business from Chase at $149/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 Spark Cash PlusSouthwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business
Annual fee$150$149
Sign-up bonus$4,000 cash bonus60,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus-$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Capital One Spark Cash Plus
      $150/yr · $4,000 cash bonus
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      Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business
      $149/yr · 60,000 bonus points

      Editorial take: Capital One Spark Cash Plus

      Editorial take: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Spark Cash Plus or Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Capital One Spark Cash Plus's $150 annual fee worth it compared to the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business?
      At $150/yr, the Capital One Spark Cash Plus is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Capital One Spark Cash Plus and Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier 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 Spark Cash Plus or the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Spark Cash Plus: no published min spend. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business: $3,000 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.