How to earn rewards for back-to-school shopping

With new discoveries, new friends and a fresh start, the back-to-school season can be an exciting time for you and your child. But with the new school year comes a new shopping list—one that’s often miles long. 

Don’t let shopping put a damper on your back-to-school excitement or your wallet. A Capital One rewards card can help you get the most out of your school supplies list. You could even earn rewards on purchases like piano lessons or dorm accessories. Find a card that fits your lifestyle, and earn rewards on every purchase you make this season.

With the Capital One Quicksilver card, you earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day. That can come in handy if your child’s teacher sends home a longer supplies list than expected. Cash back on all those pencil cases, multicolored pens and notebooks can add up to some serious rewards. 

Even better: Your Quicksilver card may come with a new cardmember bonus offer. You may earn bonus cash back if you spend a certain amount on purchases within a certain period of time. See your offer for details. Whatever’s on your list this year, get some bang for your buck. 

Summer break is ending, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking about your next family vacation. Earn unlimited double miles per dollar on every purchase, every day with the Capital One Venture card. And earn unlimited 5 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.

Your card may come with a new cardmember bonus offer so you can earn even more miles. See your offer for details. Every highlighter, stapler and textbook you buy gets you that much closer to your next trip.

Dropping your kids off at college? Don’t fret. With Venture rewards miles, you can book their next trip home and plan for parent’s weekend without worrying about blackout dates. Just redeem miles for any recent travel purchase. So after you cross off the last item on your dorm supplies list, you and your new college student can embark on new adventures with Venture rewards. 

Between supply runs, rehearsals and other after-school fun, it can be hard to find time for elaborate meals. So why not make back-to-school memories at your favorite local pizza joint and earn 4% cash back on dining and entertainment with the Capital One Savor card? 

You can also earn 4% cash back on popular streaming services,¹ 3% at grocery stores² and 1% on all other purchases.

Whether you’re paying for buying three-ring binders or grabbing a meal on the go, get the most out of the back-to-school season by finding the right Capital One credit card for you.