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Spark 2x Miles vs Virgin Red Rewards

Spark 2x Miles

Spark 2x Miles

$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Virgin Red Rewards

Virgin Red Rewards

$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer

Spark 2x Miles charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Virgin Red Rewards charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Spark 2x Miles offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.

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Category
Spark 2x Miles
Virgin Red Rewards
Annual Fee
$99
$99
Base Earning Rate
1.0X
1.0X
Signup Bonus
None
None
Foreign Transaction Fee
$0
$0
Card Network
N/A
N/A
Reward Type
Points
Points

Winner by Category

Annual Fees

Spark 2x Miles
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $99)

Rewards Earning

Virgin Red Rewards
3 earning categories

Benefits & Protection

Spark 2x Miles
0 benefits vs 0

Flexibility

Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK

Spark 2x Miles edges ahead

Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.

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PREMIUM PICK

Virgin Red Rewards is a strong alternative

Competitive features make it worth considering.

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Rewards Earning: Detailed Comparison

Spark 2x Miles

Everything2.0X
Hotels & rental cars (Capital One Travel)5.0X

Virgin Red Rewards

Virgin Atlantic & Virgin Red partners3.0X
Dining & travel2.0X
Everything else1.0X
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