Head to head

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

3 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 Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature 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.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
First-year net
+$1,030
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Top Spend Category, Second Top Spend Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
Venmo Cash Rewards

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