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Capital One VentureOne vs Sapphire Reserve for Business

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One VentureOne comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Sapphire Reserve for Business from Chase at $795/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Sapphire Reserve for Business is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,225 more in estimated value) than the Capital One VentureOne's. Get the Sapphire Reserve for Business first; revisit the Capital One VentureOne after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One VentureOneSapphire Reserve for Business
Annual fee$0$795
Sign-up bonus20,000 miles150,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$370$2,595
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo$20,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one)5x1x
Transfer partnerscapital-onechase-ur
Headline benefits
  • 1.25x everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • 15+ transfer partners
  • No foreign tx fees
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    Capital One VentureOne
    $0/yr · 20,000 miles
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    Sapphire Reserve for Business
    $795/yr · 150,000 points

    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.

    Editorial take: Sapphire Reserve for Business

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One VentureOne or Sapphire Reserve for Business?
    The Sapphire Reserve for Business has the bigger bonus, 150,000 points, worth roughly $2,595, versus 20,000 miles (~$370) on the Capital One VentureOne.
    Is the Capital One VentureOne's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Sapphire Reserve for Business?
    The Capital One VentureOne has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Sapphire Reserve for Business's $795 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Sapphire Reserve for Business's benefits to clear $795 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One VentureOne.
    Can I have both the Capital One VentureOne and Sapphire Reserve for Business?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Chase) 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 Capital One VentureOne or the Sapphire Reserve for Business first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One VentureOne: $500 spend in 3 months. Sapphire Reserve for Business: $20,000 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.