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Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard vs Capital One VentureOne

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/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.

FeatureHawaiian Airlines World Elite MastercardCapital One VentureOne
Annual fee$99$0
Sign-up bonus20,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)-$370
Min spend to unlock bonus-$500 in 3 mo
IssuerBarclaysCapital One
Card categorycashbacktravel
Transfer partnersNonecapital-one
Headline benefits
    • 1.25x everywhere
    • No annual fee
    • 15+ transfer partners
    • No foreign tx fees
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    Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard
    $99/yr ·
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    Capital One VentureOne
    $0/yr · 20,000 miles

    Editorial take: Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard

    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, Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard or Capital One VentureOne?
    The Capital One VentureOne has a public bonus (20,000 miles, worth roughly $370), while the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One VentureOne?
    At $99/yr, the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Capital One VentureOne's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard and Capital One VentureOne?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays 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 Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard or the Capital One VentureOne first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard: no published min spend. 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.