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JetBlue Premier Card vs Capital One Venture Rewards

Both are travel travel cards. The JetBlue Premier Card comes from Barclays at $499/yr; the Capital One Venture Rewards from Capital One at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Capital One Venture Rewards is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,238 more in estimated value) than the JetBlue Premier Card's. Get the Capital One Venture Rewards first; revisit the JetBlue Premier Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureJetBlue Premier CardCapital One Venture Rewards
Annual fee$499$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertised75,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)-$1,238
Min spend to unlock bonus-$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBarclaysCapital One
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Airline)6x1x
Transfer partnersNonecapital-one
Headline benefits
    • 2x on everything
    • 18 transfer partners
    • $120 TSA credit
    • No foreign tx fees
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    JetBlue Premier Card
    $499/yr ·
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    Capital One Venture Rewards
    $95/yr · 75,000 miles

    Editorial take: JetBlue Premier Card

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture Rewards

    The simplest travel card in the game. Flat 2x on everything plus transfer partners means you don't have to think, just swipe. Great for people who don't want to chase bonus categories.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, JetBlue Premier Card or Capital One Venture Rewards?
    The Capital One Venture Rewards has a public bonus (75,000 miles, worth roughly $1,238), while the JetBlue Premier Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the JetBlue Premier Card's $499 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One Venture Rewards?
    At $499/yr, the JetBlue Premier Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Capital One Venture Rewards's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the JetBlue Premier Card and Capital One Venture Rewards?
    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 JetBlue Premier Card or the Capital One Venture Rewards first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. JetBlue Premier Card: no published min spend. Capital One Venture Rewards: $4,000 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.