Head to head

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express vs. Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

Amex

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express wins on earning ceiling and travel insurance; Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, annual fee, and foreign transactions.

Pick the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 3
  • First-year math Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express earns more on its best category (6× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$300
$300
First-year net
+$205
+$300
Peak earning rate
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, Streaming, Transit
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Capital One Miles

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.