Head to head

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited

On the criteria below, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase

At a glance

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math and foreign transactions; Chase Freedom Unlimited wins on travel insurance.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Chase Freedom Unlimited

    Chase Freedom Unlimited carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$300
$200
First-year net
+$300
+$200
Peak earning rate
5×
5×
Top categories
Capital One Entertainment, Travel Portal
Chase Travel, Dining, Drugstores
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
Chase Ultimate Rewards

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