Head to head

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins on annual fee; Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on first-year math and travel insurance.

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

Who wins what

1 vs 2 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$300
$1,275
First-year net
+$300
+$1,180
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
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.