Do Capital One Journey cash back rewards expire?

No, Capital One rewards never expire. But if your credit card account is closed, you will lose any rewards you have not redeemed. This applies to all types of rewards, whether miles, points or cash back.

Many rewards programs have points that expire due to inactivity but you're safe with … read full answerCapital One Rewards. Capital One offers rewards credit cards that cater to a variety of needs, so you can rest assured you’ll have enough time to redeem them as long as you keep your account open. If you’re ever concerned about points expiring, or somehow losing your rewards because you failed to make an on-time payment, call the number on the back of your card.

You can redeem rewards on a Capital One credit card by signing in in to your account online or by using the Capital One mobile app, and clicking on the “View Rewards” button or the rewards total at the top of the page. From there, you’ll see a list of rewards redemption options.… read full answer

The exact options depend on which Capital One credit card you have, but some common things you can do with your rewards include getting gift cards, erasing specific purchases with Capital One’s “purchase eraser,” or redeeming for cash back as a statement credit or paper check. You can also transfer your rewards to another Capital One credit card account.

How to Redeem Rewards on Popular Capital One Credit Cards

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Miles can be redeemed for travel booking through the Capital One portal, or to “erase” eligible travel purchases made in the past 90 days – from plane tickets to rideshare charges. Capital One calls that the “purchase eraser.” You can also redeem your miles for gift cards, for cash back as a statement credit or a check, or you can transfer your miles to another Capital One account or an outside travel loyalty program.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card and Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card

Rewards can be redeemed as a statement credit or checks, or for gift cards. You can also redeem for credits toward previous purchases or share your rewards with another Capital One account (yours or someone else’s).

Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card and Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card

Rewards are redeemable as a statement credit or checks, as well as for gift cards and credits toward previous purchases.

Journey Student Rewards from Capital One

Rewards can be redeemed for cash back (as a statement credit or a check), gift cards, or credits toward previous purchases.

Capital One gives customers with cash back credit cards – Capital One Quicksilver, Capital One QuicksilverOne, Capital One Savor, Capital One SavorOne, and Capital One Journey – the option to set up automatic cash back redemptions when their rewards balance reaches a certain amount (with options starting at $25). You can also set up annual rewards redemption.

To set up auto-redemption, go to the Capital One rewards redemption page while you’re logged in, and click on the “Rewards Settings” tab. You can choose to redeem for statement credits or paper checks in the mail.

Exactly how you redeem credit card reward points varies by credit card company, but most credit card users can redeem reward points online through their account summary page. Some credit card issuers also let you redeem rewards over the phone. Credit card reward points may be redeemable for cash back, travel purchases, gift cards, and more, depending on the card.… read full answer

Once you redeem your credit card reward points, they’ll be subtracted from your rewards balance immediately and your account will be credited within 1-3 weeks, if applicable. In some cases, reward points will expire if you do not use them by a certain time.

Here's how to redeem credit card reward points:

1. Log in to your online account and head to “Account Summary.” Specifics will vary by issuer, but your rewards will usually be featured on a main account page.
2. Click on “Rewards Balance.” The exact wording may differ depending on the issuer. Once you click on your rewards balance, you’ll be taken to a page with your total amount of unredeemed rewards, and information about your redemption options.
3. Select how you’d like to redeem your rewards. You may be able to redeem reward points for travel purchases, cash back in the form of a check or statement credit, merchandise, or gift cards, depending on the rewards card.
4. Redeem your rewards. Once you redeem your credit card reward points, the points will be deducted from your rewards balance immediately. If you’re redeeming for statement credits or covering past purchases, your account will usually be credited within a week. If you redeem your points for gift cards or merchandise, you can expect them to arrive in the mail within 2-3 weeks.

While many rewards cards will let you choose from multiple redemption options, you’ll usually get the most value with one in particular. For example, travel rewards credit cards will often give you the most when you redeem your points for travel purchases, and your rewards may be worth less if you redeem them for cash back or gift cards.

On average, credit card reward points are worth 1 cent each. Most major credit card issuers, like Chase, Capital One and American Express, advertise that your points will not expire as long as your account remains open. But you should check the exact terms and conditions of your specific credit card to make sure you don’t lose any rewards you’ve earned.