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Capital One Savor vs Discover It Miles

Side-by-side comparison across fees, rewards, welcome bonuses, and eligibility.

US
Capital One
Capital One Savor
Wins 1 of 10
US
Discover
Discover It Miles
Discover
Wins 1 of 10
Verdict

It's a true tie — neither dominates. Pick the one whose boost categories match where you actually spend.

Side-by-side

CriterionCapital One SavorDiscover It Miles
Annual fee
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No annual fee
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No annual fee
Joining fee
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None
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None
Top reward rate
3% (dining)
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1.5% (general)
Base reward rate
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1%
1.5%
Forex markup
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No FX fee
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No FX fee
Welcome bonus
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$200 cash bonus after $500 spend in first 3 months
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Discover doubles all miles earned in your first year (Mile Match)
Fee waiver threshold
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N/A (no fee)
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N/A (no fee)
Min income
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=
Min credit score
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670
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670
Editorial rating
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4.4/5
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4.4/5

Benefits compared

Capital One Savor

  • 3% cashback on dining and food delivery
  • 3% on entertainment (concerts, sports, streaming)
  • 3% on grocery stores (excludes Walmart, Target)
  • 1% on everything else
  • No annual fee, no foreign transaction fees
  • 8% on Capital One Entertainment bookings

Discover It Miles

  • 1.5x miles on every purchase
  • Discover Mile Match: doubles all miles earned in year 1
  • Redeem against any travel purchase
  • No annual fee, no foreign transaction fees
  • Free FICO score

FAQ

Capital One Savor vs Discover It Miles: which is better?

It's a true tie — pick the one whose boost categories match your spend. Capital One Savor wins on 1 criteria, Discover It Miles on 1.

Can I get both?

Yes — if your credit profile supports it, holding both is the optimal play. Use Capital One Savor for its best categories, Discover It Miles for its best categories. Just watch the combined annual fees against your spend.

Which one has the better welcome bonus?

Capital One Savor: $200 cash bonus after $500 spend in first 3 months. Discover It Miles: Discover doubles all miles earned in your first year (Mile Match).