Head to head

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card vs. United Quest Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

United Quest Card

Chase

At a glance

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee; United Quest Card wins on earning ceiling.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is $255 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Quest Card

    United Quest Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 5×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
$350
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
$910
First-year net
+$1,030
+$560
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
United MileagePlus

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