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Step 1
Go to Capitalone.com. This is the website where you can view and compare various types of credit card offers including the Capital One credit card miles programs. If you are not comfortable obtaining this type of information over the internet, you can call them toll free at 1-800-251-5745.
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Step 2
Make sure to review all of the types of accounts as you can get various different returns on your purchases. Capital One credit card miles can accrue anywhere from one mile per dollar spent to two miles per dollar spent. Be sure to compare all the other car options as well. If there are a lot of fees or you are paying for services you don’t need, it won’t be worth the miles.
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Step 3
Next apply for the credit card. If you call to apply, make sure to tell the sales representative that you are interested in the Capital One credit card miles so that they can give you the correct information. They will require all of your personal information including your social security number in order to complete the application process. This is so they can run a credit check. Depending on credit and income it may be necessary to choose a different program, but hopefully you will qualify for the miles still.
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Step 4
Once you complete a credit card application and approval process, you will need to know how to use it to maximize your Capital One credit card miles. Read all of your materials so that you can make use of any affiliate deals you can get on travel or restaurant discounts, etc. Also, make as many purchases as possible on the card, but pay it off every month. This will make sure that you do not rack up debt, but at the same time you help out your credit rating and you accrue your miles much faster.
