Capital One Shopping might be giving away free money, folks! Word on the street (and from Doctor of Credit) is that some users are seeing an offer for $250 back when they spend $250 or more on travel or hotel bookings through the Capital One Shopping portal.

Now, before you start packing your bags, a few important caveats. First, this seems to be a targeted offer, so not everyone will see it. Second, Capital One Shopping doesn't give you straight-up cash back. Instead, you get rewards in the form of gift cards to select retailers. Still, a free $250 gift card for booking travel you were already planning? Yes, please!

This matters because it's essentially free money towards future shopping. If you're a Capital One cardholder or just someone who likes freebies, it's definitely worth checking the Capital One Shopping portal to see if you're one of the lucky ones. Offers like this make those travel dreams a little bit closer to reality!