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Capital One Spark Miles for Business vs Citi Strata Premier Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Spark Miles for Business comes from Capital One at $95/yr; the Citi Strata Premier Card from Citi at $95/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 Miles for BusinessCiti Strata Premier Card
Annual fee$95$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerCapital OneCiti
Card categorybusinesstravel
Transfer partnersNoneciti-ty
Headline benefits
    • 10x CitiTravel.com hotels/cars/attractions
    • 3x on restaurants, groceries, flights, hotels, gas, EV
    • $100 hotel savings benefit
    • No foreign transaction fees
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    Capital One Spark Miles for Business
    $95/yr ·
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    Citi Strata Premier Card
    $95/yr ·

    Editorial take: Capital One Spark Miles for Business

    Editorial take: Citi Strata Premier Card

    A strong mid-tier card with the late-2024 refresh adding 10x on CitiTravel.com and EV charging to the 3x grid. The $100 hotel benefit and 16 transfer partners (Avianca, Flying Blue, Turkish, Virgin Atlantic, Wyndham) make it competitive with Sapphire Preferred at the same $95 fee.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Spark Miles for Business or Citi Strata Premier Card?
    Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
    Is the Capital One Spark Miles for Business's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi Strata Premier Card?
    At $95/yr, the Capital One Spark Miles for Business is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Citi Strata Premier Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Spark Miles for Business and Citi Strata Premier Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Citi) 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 Miles for Business or the Citi Strata Premier Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Spark Miles for Business: no published min spend. Citi Strata Premier Card: no published min spend. 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.