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Capital One Spark Cash Plus vs Amex Blue Business Plus

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Rubric: too close to call (under 3 pts). Scores: Capital One Spark Cash Plus 61.4%, Amex Blue Business Plus 73.9%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Capital One Spark Cash Plus nets $311/yr, Amex Blue Business Plus nets $461/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feePlus: 5.0 · Plus: 10.0
• Rewards ratePlus: 8.0 · Plus: 8.0
• Sign-up bonusPlus: 10 · Plus: n/a
• Intro 0% APRPlus: 0.0 · Plus: 5.7
• Regular APRPlus: n/a · Plus: 8.0
• Foreign transaction feePlus: n/a · Plus: n/a
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Plus: 10.0 · Plus: 10.0

Downsides

• Capital One Spark Cash Plus61.4%
  Capital One · business · limited data
  Annual fee $150 (Refunded each year you spend ≥$150,000; charge card (pay in full))APR not foundRewards 2% baseCredit not found

  ⚠ $150 annual fee (Refunded each year you spend ≥$150,000; charge card (pay in full))

• Amex Blue Business Plus73.9%
  American Express · business · limited data
  Annual fee $0APR 16.99%–28.74% variableRewards 2% baseCredit not found

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · 2X Membership Rewards on the first $50,000 of purchases per calendar year, then 1X (cap not modeled).

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FAQ

Which is better, Capital One Spark Cash Plus or Amex Blue Business Plus?

On VaultRubric's rubric: too close to call. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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