Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Capital One · Business review
Established businesses spending $50,000+/yr who want flat 2% on everything with no rotating-category tracking and an ann
Sorted by score, never commission
Annual fee
$150
Charged each renewal year
Ongoing APR
Charge card (no APR, balance due in full)
Variable — verify the current range at the issuer
Foreign transaction fee
None
Travel-friendly abroad
As of June 29, 2026
Best for
Established businesses spending $50,000+/yr who want flat 2% on everything with no rotating-category tracking and an annual $200 cash bonus once you hit $200k in spend (recovers most of the AF). Charge-card structure — pay in full monthly.
Not for
Newer businesses without $50k+ annual spend (the $150 AF + charge-card pay-in-full requirement is more friction than the $0-AF Spark Cash Select justifies). Also not for businesses that need revolving credit.
The catch
Capital One markets the $200 bonus at $200k spend as a near-zero net AF. True — but you have to actually hit $200k each year, and the bonus only triggers in years you do. Treat the AF as $150 and the bonus as upside, not as core math.
Card facts
Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.
Product specs
- Annual fee
- $150
- Ongoing APR
- Charge card (no APR, balance due in full)
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Late payment fee
- 2.99% of past due amount
- Schumer Box verified
- June 29, 2026
How we scored this card
See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.
Frequently asked
Is the Capital One Spark Cash Plus's $150 annual fee worth it?
The Capital One Spark Cash Plus charges a $150 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 14/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Established businesses spending $50,000+/yr who want flat 2% on everything with no rotating-category tracking and an annual $200 cash bonus once you hit $200k in spend (recovers most of the AF). Charge-card structure — pay in full monthly.
What APR does the Capital One Spark Cash Plus charge?
Charge card (no APR, balance due in full). APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.
Does the Capital One Spark Cash Plus charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The Capital One Spark Cash Plus has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.
Who is the Capital One Spark Cash Plus best for?
Established businesses spending $50,000+/yr who want flat 2% on everything with no rotating-category tracking and an annual $200 cash bonus once you hit $200k in spend (recovers most of the AF). Charge-card structure — pay in full monthly.
Who should skip the Capital One Spark Cash Plus?
Newer businesses without $50k+ annual spend (the $150 AF + charge-card pay-in-full requirement is more friction than the $0-AF Spark Cash Select justifies). Also not for businesses that need revolving credit.
How did ClearValue score the Capital One Spark Cash Plus?
Capital One Spark Cash Plus scored 80/100 — "Solid pick". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.
Alternatives to the Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Other business cards we've scored, ranked by our methodology.
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