Head to head

United Quest Card vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

On the criteria below, United Quest Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

United Quest Card

Chase

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

United Quest Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

Pick the United Quest 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

3 vs 1
  • First-year math United Quest Card

    United Quest Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card is $350 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Quest Card

    United Quest Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance United Quest Card

    United Quest Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$350
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$910
First-year net
+$560
+$0
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Top Spend Category, Second Top Spend Category
Lounge access
No
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.