Head to head

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card vs. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins on annual fee; Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions.

Pick the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 4
  • First-year math Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,125
First-year net
+$200
+$1,030
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Choice Category, Grocery
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
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.