Capital One Shopping Adds New Travel-Related Gift Card Redemptions

Updated: October 9, 2025, 11:25am CDT

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New Gift Card Redemptions for Travelers
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Capital One Shopping has quietly rolled out several new gift card redemption options, giving rewards members more ways to use their points. These new options could be especially appealing for travelers wanting to simplify their redemption options.

Let’s take a look at these new ways to use your Capital One miles.

New Gift Card Redemptions for Travelers

Capital One Shopping rewards, previously limited to a few gift card redemptions, now feature several notable additions, as first reported by Frequent Miler. We’re now seeing Marriott Bonvoy gift cards among the available options, making them a standout choice for travelers since they can be used at Marriott properties worldwide.

Screenshot — Capital One Shopping now includes Marriott Bonvoy gift cards among its redemption options — a new way for travelers to use their miles. Image Credit: Capital One

It’s a nice surprise for anyone sitting on unused rewards — especially if you’d rather put them toward your next hotel stay instead of a retailer gift card.

Holland America gift cards are also available for those planning cruises, giving you another travel-focused redemption option. Having a gift card on hand makes it easy to cover hotel stays, cruise expenses, or onsite costs like dining.

A few things to keep in mind: The minimum redemption amounts may vary depending on the gift card, and not every option will be available for every account. Some redemptions are instant, while others can take up to a few days to arrive. And because popular gift cards can pop up and disappear quickly, it’s usually smart to grab one as soon as you see something you like.

Hot Tip:

We always favor redeeming Capital One Miles for travel instead of gift cards, but if you’re in a pinch and want to use your rewards for future trips, you now have the option to redeem miles for Marriott Bonvoy and Holland America gift cards. It’s a convenient way to redeem your rewards for hotel stays, cruises, or onproperty expenses when needed.

Final Thoughts

Capital One Shopping’s new travel-focused gift card redemptions open up more ways to put your rewards to good use. Whether you’re planning your next Marriott stay or Holland America cruise, these additions bring tangible value if you’re looking to simplify your miles redemptions.

Just remember: Gift card options and redemption rates change often, and the most popular ones tend to disappear quickly. It’s worth checking your account regularly and redeeming when something worthwhile pops up.