{"id":4956,"date":"2023-02-08T21:30:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-generous-program-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T21:30:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:30:24","slug":"capital-one-refer-a-friend-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-generous-program-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-generous-program-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital One Refer a Friend: What you need to know about this generous program &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The shortest path to earning tons of points, miles and cash back each year is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/limited-time-card-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">credit card sign-up bonuses<\/a>. These can be incredibly lucrative, and using the best credit card for each purchase (<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-travel-cards-bonus-category\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">based on the spending category<\/a>) can add thousands of extra points to your balance each year.<\/p>\n<p>Another great strategy for earning points and miles with minimal effort is to refer friends and family for credit cards. This overlooked strategy can yield thousands of dollars in cash back or miles each year, and it doesn&#8217;t require additional spending on your part.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/quick-points-refer-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Points: Free points and miles for referring friends to loyalty programs and credit cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can use this program to refer friends, family members and small businesses for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One credit cards<\/a> \u2014 and how you can earn lucrative bonuses along the way.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"capital-one-refer-a-friend\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Capital One Refer a Friend<\/h2>\n<p>Capital One Refer a Friend allows you to refer people for credit cards through a unique link. Using this link, your friend, relative or co-worker can apply for a credit card and earn a sign-up bonus the same way they normally would.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1251496039.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">BLACKCAT\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, by using your personalized link, you (as the referrer) can earn a bonus after the person you referred applies for and is approved for a credit card. They must start and finish their application using your link for you to receive the bonus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/refer-friends-earn-miles-points-or-cash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to refer friends and earn points, miles or cash credits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The referral bonus will be issued in the same type of rewards your credit card normally earns. Thus, you&#8217;ll earn a cash bonus when referring a cash-back credit card and will earn miles when referring a card that earns <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/capital-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"capital-one-refer-a-business\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Capital One Refer a Business<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a small-business credit card from Capital One, you can use the Refer a Business program to earn referral bonuses on these credit cards. 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class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">MASKOT\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Earning additional bonuses of cash or miles should complement your business&#8217;s existing credit card strategy to help you earn additional rewards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/small-business-credit-card-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 considerations for your small-business credit card strategy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cards-eligible-for-referrals\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Cards eligible for referrals<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s a simple answer with good news here: All personal credit cards are eligible for referrals, as long as your account is in good standing.<\/p>\n<p>For business cards, nearly every Capital One account can generate a referral link. The sole exception: You cannot refer someone for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-spark-classic-for-business\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Spark Classic for Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Spark Classic for Business card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This means you can refer people for personal credit cards from the Venture, Quicksilver, Savor and Platinum families and can refer people for business cards from the Spark Cash and Spark Miles families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The best time to apply for these popular Capital One credit cards based on offer history<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"receive-bonuses-for-your-referrals\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Receive bonuses for your referrals<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:57.125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWNgEFRkYJJkl9QQUdZj8PL28fDyjU9IC4uMZfjz+8\/Pn7\/+\/f\/35dsvALZbEKqTK6IsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/kyle-olsen-venture-x-referral-page.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITALONE.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Capital One Refer a Friend and Refer a Business programs generate targeted offers. That means not everyone will see the same bonuses when generating a referral link from their credit cards. However, these are likely bonuses you can expect when referring someone for a Capital One credit card:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/capital-one-cash-back-uber-eats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Select Capital One cash-back cards now earn 10% back on Uber and Uber Eats purchases<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Spark Cash Select and Spark Miles Select cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-generate-referrals\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">How to generate referrals<\/h2>\n<p>To generate a referral, head to the Capital One Refer a Friend page located <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fcapital-one-refer-a-friend&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalone.com%2Fcredit-cards%2Frefer-a-friend%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. If you&#8217;re referring someone for a small-business credit card, you&#8217;ll need to start from the Refer a Business page <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fcapital-one-refer-a-friend&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalone.com%2Fsmall-business%2Fcredit-cards%2Flp%2Frefer-a-business%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:42.375%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAJUlEQVQImQEaAOX\/ABEAAHBiVMnIw\/Lz8wCfmZSlpKHEx8b+\/\/+jPw9n3Qi9AQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-header.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITALONE.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After signing in to your Capital One account, you&#8217;ll be able to copy your referral link.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:49.8125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAI0lEQVQImWMQEuBjYOSWkFMWEJVg+PL505evX\/\/\/\/\/\/q41cAWhsMV6CbhBoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/katie-genter-capital-one-venture-referral-page.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITALONE.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you click on the blue &#8220;Copy&#8221; button, you&#8217;ll receive this message saying that you&#8217;ve copied the link correctly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:42%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAI0lEQVQImWNIr+x6+eHzj\/\/\/c+v7GRgYuW7duf\/v\/385BWUAzKsOpdQnMYMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-link-copied.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITALONE.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you give this link to a friend or relative, they will see this screen when using your link to apply.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:41%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAJUlEQVQImQEaAOX\/ALe8wt\/f4fr4+v\/\/\/wAAAhuxtLnI1Mrs7u3xEBImXk7CcAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-venture-from-successful-referral.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITALONE.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to generate a referral link using the Capital One mobile app. Just head to your credit card&#8217;s account details and scroll down.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:173.0625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAIAAAAECAIAAAArjXluAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAJ0lEQVQImQEcAOP\/ABgfJwABDgDp6Of\/\/\/8Aurq72NnbAMrLy+vs7bDfEAInK6TxAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITAL ONE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next to the options for replacing your card and viewing recent statements, you&#8217;ll see &#8220;Refer a Friend&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:172.125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAIAAAAECAIAAAArjXluAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAJ0lEQVQImQEcAOP\/AAAEIQAYKwCFlKajq7YA\/\/v2\/\/\/6AIunupqvwpYxDgss3SXkAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/capital-one-refer-a-friend-mobile-app-2.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">CAPITAL ONE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On this screen, you&#8217;ll see the details of your referral bonus and a &#8220;Refer a Friend&#8221; button to copy your referral link at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t necessarily need to know the person you&#8217;re referring. Posting your referral link online or on your social media accounts could generate unexpected referrals.<\/p>\n<p>You can&#8217;t refer cards you don&#8217;t have<\/p>\n<p>Some banks make it possible to generate a generalized referral. Thus, you could refer a friend to a page with multiple credit card options, allowing this person to choose which card is best for their situation.<\/p>\n<p>With Capital One, unfortunately, that&#8217;s not the case. You can refer someone to apply for the same card you have but can&#8217;t refer to other cards. Thus, if you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Venture card<\/a>, you can&#8217;t generate referrals for or receive bonuses on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Venture X card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Referral bonuses may be taxable<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/chase-1099s-referral-bonuses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">banks may issue a 1099-MISC tax form on any referral bonuses you receive<\/a>. While rewards you earn from credit card spending (as well as sign-up bonuses) are generally considered a discount or rebate on goods you&#8217;ve purchased, referrals are different.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cash-out-points-claim-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If I cash out my points and miles, do I have to claim it on my taxes?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thus, you may receive tax forms on any cash bonuses or miles earned from referring friends and family for credit cards. If you have questions about how this could affect you, consult your tax preparer or attorney.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"referral-bonuses-arent-instant\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Referral bonuses aren&#8217;t instant<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, you won&#8217;t receive your referral bonus as soon as your friend applies for and is approved for a Capital One credit card. Capital One says it can take up to eight weeks to receive these bonuses, though it&#8217;s generally faster than that.<\/p>\n<p>If more time has passed and you&#8217;re sure the person used your link to apply for a card, call the number on the back of your card to inquire about a missing referral bonus.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWPwMdcS42UIjQzR1VJlEJKSmz9r8vO7V+Z2VTAwsIjMX7b83\/9fTubaAN9EDjvnW8JyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1022048344.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">LUMINOLA\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"when-you-might-not-receive-a-referral-bonus\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">When you might not receive a referral bonus<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes,m you may not receive a bonus from Capital One Refer a Friend or Refer a Business. The following rules apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your account must be open and in good standing to receive referral bonuses.<\/li>\n<li>The person must use your link to start the application, complete it and be approved for an account before you can receive the bonus. If that person doesn&#8217;t complete the application through the link you sent, you won&#8217;t receive a bonus.<\/li>\n<li>The person using your link must be approved for the credit card or you won&#8217;t receive a referral bonus.<\/li>\n<li>If you or the person you refer are employees of Capital One, you may not receive a referral bonus.<\/li>\n<li>You also won&#8217;t receive a referral bonus if you&#8217;ve passed the yearly maximum for referrals on your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If any of these apply to you or the person using your referral link, it&#8217;s possible you won&#8217;t receive a bonus.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Referral bonuses should factor into any <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/five-year-cards-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long-term credit card strategy<\/a>, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/ultimate-guide-credit-card-retention-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retention offers<\/a>, using the right credit card for each purchase, utilizing rebate programs like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/capital-one-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Offers<\/a> and earning additional <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/10-easiest-credit-card-sign-up-bonuses-to-earn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign-up bonuses<\/a> whenever possible. The best part about referral bonuses is that they don&#8217;t require any spending on your end. You simply generate a link, get someone to apply for a credit card through the link and then collect a bonus after that person is approved for a new account.<\/p>\n<p>The Capital One Refer a Friend program (and its Refer a Business counterpart) allows you to refer credit cards you have in your wallet and can provide up to 100,000 bonus miles or $500 in cash per year, depending on the card(s) you have. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG values<\/a> 100,000 Capital One miles at $1,850, meaning this can be a very lucrative program year after year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-capital-one-miles-maximum-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips and tricks to get maximum value from your Capital One miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-refer-a-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The shortest path to earning tons of points, miles and cash back each year is credit card sign-up bonuses. These can be incredibly lucrative, and using the best credit card for each purchase (based on the spending category) can add thousands of extra points to your balance each year. 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