Head to head

United Club Infinite Card vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

On the criteria below, United Club Infinite Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

United Club Infinite Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

United Club Infinite Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, lounge access, and travel insurance; Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the United Club Infinite Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

4 vs 1
  • First-year math United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card is $695 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 3×).

  • Lounge access United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

  • Travel insurance United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$695
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,170
First-year net
+$475
+$0
Peak earning rate
11×
Top categories
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Top Spend Category, Second Top Spend Category
Lounge access
United Club
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
United MileagePlus
Venmo Cash Rewards

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