Head to head

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

On the criteria below, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and foreign transactions; Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins on travel insurance.

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

Who wins what

3 vs 1 (1 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 Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

    Wells Fargo Active Cash Card 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
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
Cashback

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