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Capital One Platinum Mastercard®

Capital One

Intro Offer

No Welcome Offer

Annual Fee

$0

Recommended Credit

580–740

Poor - Good
Capital One Platinum Mastercard® card image

Rewards & Earn Rates

1X

Travel

1X

Dining

1X

Grocery

1X

Gas

1X

Other

Not Included

TSA Pre✓

No rewards program

Why We Choose It

This is as basic as it gets, but that's not necessarily bad. If you're building credit or just need a simple backup card, the Platinum gets the job done without any fees.

More About the Capital One Platinum Mastercard®

A straightforward, no-frills credit card designed for those looking to build or rebuild their credit

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • No Annual Fee
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Automatic Credit Line Reviews Every 6 Months
  • Access to a Higher Credit Line with On-Time Payments

Cons

  • No rewards program
  • No welcome bonus
  • Only basic benefits included
  • Designed for building credit rather than earning rewards

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