{"id":470088,"date":"2025-12-08T08:42:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=470088"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:31:11","slug":"capital-one-smart-rewards-mastercard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/capital-one-smart-rewards-mastercard\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Earning rewards with your credit card is a great way to take advantage of your everyday purchases and turn them into something extra.<\/p>\n<p>With the <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capitol One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> and its unique rewards structure, you&#8217;ll not only earn valuable points, but you&#8217;ll also get positive reinforcement on good financial behaviours.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;470178&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;capital_one_smart_rewards_mastercard&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> <\/strong>is a distinctive offering in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/capital-one-guaranteed-mastercard\/\">Capital One family of cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This no-annual-fee credit card stands out in the Canadian market by rewarding you when you make payments to your credit card balance instead of when you make the initial purchase.<\/p>\n<p>This unique earning structure is designed to help build good habits around your credit use, which in turn can help <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/good-credit-score-canada\/\">improve your credit score.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"210569\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Key Card Information&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;key_card_information&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$0 annual fee<\/li>\n<li>No minimum income requirements<\/li>\n<li>Earn 5 points per $1 paid towards your balance<\/li>\n<li>Offers product protection and travel insurance coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"394481\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Advantages to the Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;advantages_to_the_capital_one_smart_rewards_mastercard&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Accessible&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accessible&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capitol One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a><\/strong> is accessible to nearly everyone thanks to the fact that it doesn&#8217;t charge an annual fee, and it doesn&#8217;t have set minimum income requirements.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, you can even <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalone.ca\/quickcheck\/\">check online to see if you\u2019ll be pre-approved<\/a> without actually applying, helping you understand your credit options without affecting your credit score with a hard check.<\/p>\n<p>Since the <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capitol One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> makes it <strong>easy to apply and be approved<\/strong>, this is a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-first-credit-card-young-adutls-students\/\">good credit card option for students<\/a>, for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-credit-cards-to-build-credit-history\/\">people who are newer to the credit journey and looking to build credit history<\/a>, and for those who are working to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/improve-your-credit-score\/\">improve their credit score<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"453543,252943,116403\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Unique rewards structure&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;unique_rewards_structure&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>One of the most interesting things about the<strong> <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> <\/strong>is the unique way you earn rewards with the card.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other credit cards in the Canadian market where you earn rewards when you make a purchase on your credit card, with the <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>,<\/a> you actually <strong>earn reward points when you make payments on your credit card statement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The card&#8217;s one-of-a-kind earning structure lets you <strong>earn 5 points for every $1 you pay towards your credit card balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By structuring the card&#8217;s rewards program this way, Capital One promotes <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/learn-manage-budget\/\">good financial habits<\/a> and incentivizes <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/finances-personnelles\/optimize-finances-end-of-year\/\">responsible behaviours around money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, once you&#8217;ve got some points sitting in your Capital One account, you can <strong>easily redeem them for gift cards, statement credits, and more<\/strong> using Capital One&#8217;s online portal.<\/p>\n<p>The redemption rate depends on the exact details of each redemption, but as an example, you can redeem 20,000 points for a $25 gift card.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As a Mastercard, the\u00a0<a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> <strong>will also work for all your <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/costco-tips-warehouse-savings\/\">Costco purchases<\/a><\/strong>, making a solid no-annual-fee option for anyone who likes to stock up at this popular retailer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"116720\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Travel insurance&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;travel_insurance&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In addition to giving cardholders the ability to earn rewards while making payments on their credit cards, the <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> also offers some helpful perks and benefits.<\/p>\n<p>For cardholders who enjoy an adventure away from home, the card offers <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-credit-cards\/\">common carrier travel accident insurance<\/a>, baggage delay insurance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/theft-damage-car-rental-credit-cards\/\">car rental collision\/damage waiver insurance<\/a> to give you some added peace of mind on the road.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"116748,210611,192394\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Purchase protection&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;purchase_protection&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When making a purchase with your\u00a0<a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\"><strong>Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/strong><\/a>, you can feel extra secure thanks to the card&#8217;s <strong>purchase protection benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With this feature, eligible items purchased on the card are protected against loss, damage, and theft anywhere in the world for 120 days from the date of purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the card offers <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/extended-warranty-credit-cards\/\"><strong>extended warranty coverage<\/strong><\/a> that gives you double the length of time as the original manufacturer&#8217;s warranty (up to 2 years) when you purchase an eligible item with your <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"132067\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Extra features and tools&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;extra_features_and_tools&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With the <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>, you can also take advantage of the helpful features that Capital One offers all its cardholders.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the ability to&nbsp;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>easily track your purchases and points with their app<\/li>\n<li>learn about your credit score with the Credit Keeper feature<\/li>\n<li>enjoy a simple redemption process with their online rewards portal<\/li>\n<li>set alerts for when payments are due or to watch for unexpected charges (like double charges or if a regular bill is unexpectedly high)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;470180&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our Review of the Capital One Smart Rewards Mastercard&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;our_review_of_the_capital_one_smart_rewards_mastercard&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a><\/strong> stands out in the Canadian market thanks to its unique rewards structure, which makes it a notable option for someone who&#8217;s looking for a solid entry-level credit card.<\/p>\n<p>With a rewards structure that gives out points as you pay your balance, this card promotes good credit behaviours, making it particularly ideal for people who are at the beginning of their credit journey and for those trying to rebuild their credit score.<\/p>\n<p>In line with this, it&#8217;s great to see that the card is also very accessible since it doesn\u2019t have an annual fee or a minimum income requirement. This also makes it a good card for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/personal-finance-tips-students\/\">students<\/a>, young adults, and anyone looking to add a no-cost Mastercard to their wallet.<\/p>\n<p>This said, one area that could be improved is the lack of welcome offer.<\/p>\n<p>Although the card&#8217;s earning rate and benefits are fairly in line with other no-annual-fee cards, it would be fun to see some sort of welcome offer added to entice new cardholders. For example, you could perhaps let new cardholders earn extra points if they hit a certain payment threshold consistently.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare-simple'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare-simple container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"136404,136402,136396,136398\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bottom Line&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bottom_line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> is a good card for someone newer to their credit journey or for those looking to rebuild their <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/101-credit-score\/\">credit score<\/a>. This also makes it an option worth exploring for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/build-credit-report-student\/\">students\/young adults<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/best-credit-cards-for-newcomers-to-canada\/\">newcomers to Canada<\/a> since it also helps build good credit usage skills and habits.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, <a title=\"Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Capital One\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/smart-rewards-mastercard-capital-one\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Capital One Smart Rewards\u2122 Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> is a compelling part of the Capital One family of cards, and it&#8217;s nice to see a type of rewards structure that promotes good financial habits.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/101-credit-score\/\">how credit scores are calculated<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/build-credit-report-student\/\">starting out on your credit journey as a student<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/best-credit-cards-for-newcomers-to-canada\/\">best credit cards for newcomers to Canada<\/a>, we recommend exploring our additional guides below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"86318,464700,299217\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div 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