Head to head

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph 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

Wells Fargo Autograph Card

Wells Fargo

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 earning ceiling; Wells Fargo Autograph Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Wells Fargo Autograph 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 Wells Fargo Autograph Card

    Wells Fargo Autograph 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×).

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
Dining, Travel, Transit
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.