Episode Description

Anyone truly serious about the points travel hobby should have access to at least one of the five major transferable points currencies. But which currency among Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, or Bilt is actually most useful for you? We’ve discussed Chase and Bilt in depth on the show before, but here to help me explore Capital One is points and miles enthusiast Kelly.

Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc, is a returning guest on the podcast, and she has a wealth of knowledge to share on the Capital One transferable points currency. I recently started focusing on Capital One in my own points strategy, so we have a ton to discuss.

Tune in this week to learn everything you need to know about the world of Capital One. We give you an overview of all the Capital One rewards cards, who this points system benefits most, some of the shortcomings and limitations of this points currency, and we show you the best ways to put your Capital One credit cards and points to great use.

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• How Capital One has changed its approach in recent years and become an improved player in the industry.
• Why it’s harder to break into the Capital One ecosystem than it is with the Chase ecosystem.
• Kelly’s experience of diving into the world of Capital One transferable points.
• Our favorite cards and redemptions that Capital One offers.
• The biggest strengths of Capital One as a points ecosystem compared to the other transferable points currencies.
• Some of the weaknesses of Capital One that you need to be aware of.
• Our advice for deciding whether you’d benefit from focusing more of your points strategy on Capital One.

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• If you have any questions or you want me to dive deeper into a specific topic, email me here: podcast@pointmetofirstclass.com
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• The Points and Miles Doc: Website | Instagram
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• 45. 2023 Points Spending Review with the Points and Miles Doc (Part 1)
• 46. 2023 Points Spending Review with the Points and Miles Doc (Part 2)
• 57. The Chase Points Ecosystem: What You Need to Know with Dr. Sujatha Murali
• 61. Earn Points for Paying Your Rent and More: Everything Bilt with Dr. Suzanne Manzi
• 68. Racking Up Points with Chase Spending Offers

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