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Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) vs Capital One VentureOne

Both are travel travel cards. The Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) comes from Bilt / Wells Fargo 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.

FeatureBilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)Capital One VentureOne
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusClosed to new applicants20,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$0$370
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$500 in 3 mo
IssuerBilt / Wells FargoCapital One
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Dining)3x1x
Transfer partnersbiltcapital-one
Headline benefits
  • Closed to new applicants (Wells Fargo)
  • Existing cards being migrated
  • Apply for Bilt 2.0 (Cardless) instead
  • 100k pt/yr rent cap (legacy)
  • 1.25x everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • 15+ transfer partners
  • No foreign tx fees
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Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)
$0/yr · Closed to new applicants
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Capital One VentureOne
$0/yr · 20,000 miles

Editorial take: Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)

Closed to new applicants. Bilt launched its 2.0 portfolio (Blue / Obsidian / Palladium) on February 7, 2026 with Cardless as the new issuer. Existing Wells Fargo Bilt Mastercard holders are being migrated; new applicants should apply for one of the Bilt 2.0 tiers via biltrewards.com.

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, Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) or Capital One VentureOne?
The Capital One VentureOne has the bigger bonus, 20,000 miles, worth roughly $370, versus Closed to new applicants (~$0) on the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo).
Is the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo)'s $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One VentureOne?
The Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) 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 Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo).
Can I have both the Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) and Capital One VentureOne?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bilt / Wells Fargo 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 Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo) or the Capital One VentureOne first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bilt Mastercard (legacy, Wells Fargo): $0 spend in 0 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.