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Capital One Spark Cash Plus vs Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Spark Cash Plus comes from Capital One at $150/yr; the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa from Petal at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Capital One Spark Cash Plus is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,000 more in estimated value) than the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa's. Get the Capital One Spark Cash Plus first; revisit the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Spark Cash PlusPetal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa
Annual fee$150$0
Sign-up bonus$2,000 cash bonusNone
Bonus value (est.)$2,000$0
Min spend to unlock bonus$30,000 in 3 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerCapital OnePetal
Card categorybusinesscredit-builder
Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Capital One Spark Cash Plus
      $150/yr · $2,000 cash bonus
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      Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa
      $0/yr · None

      Editorial take: Capital One Spark Cash Plus

      Editorial take: Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Spark Cash Plus or Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa?
      The Capital One Spark Cash Plus has the bigger bonus, $2,000 cash bonus, worth roughly $2,000, versus None (~$0) on the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa.
      Is the Capital One Spark Cash Plus's $150 annual fee worth it compared to the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa?
      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 Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Capital One Spark Cash Plus and Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Petal) 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 Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Spark Cash Plus: $30,000 spend in 3 months. Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees 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.