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Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card vs Capital One VentureOne

Both are travel travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card comes from American Express at $0/yr; the Capital One VentureOne from Capital One at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardCapital One VentureOne
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus10,000 Delta SkyMiles20,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$110$370
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 6 mo$500 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressCapital One
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Delta)2x1x
Transfer partnersdelta-skymilescapital-one
Headline benefits
  • $0 annual fee
  • 2X Delta + 2X restaurants
  • 20% off Delta in-flight
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • 1.25x everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • 15+ transfer partners
  • No foreign tx fees
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Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card
$0/yr · 10,000 Delta SkyMiles
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Capital One VentureOne
$0/yr · 20,000 miles

Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card

The entry-level Delta card with no annual fee. Useful for keeping SkyMiles alive at $0/year and locking in 20% off in-flight Delta purchases plus no FX fees. For anyone flying Delta even one round trip a year, the $150 Gold's first-bag-free benefit usually justifies the upgrade.

Editorial take: Capital One VentureOne

The no-fee version of Venture. The 1.25x vs 2x is a real earnings hit, so only use this if you absolutely won't pay any annual fee, otherwise Venture pays back its $95 quickly.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card or Capital One VentureOne?
The Capital One VentureOne has the bigger bonus, 20,000 miles, worth roughly $370, versus 10,000 Delta SkyMiles (~$110) on the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card.
Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One VentureOne?
The Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Capital One VentureOne's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Capital One VentureOne's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card.
Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card and Capital One VentureOne?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Capital One) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
Should I get the Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card or the Capital One VentureOne first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. Capital One VentureOne: $500 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.