Head to head

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 1 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 1 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card leads on first-year math, while Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

1 vs 0 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
First-year net
+$1,030
$-95
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Hotels, Airlines, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
Wells Fargo Rewards

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