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.
Free during beta. Plus launches at $12/mo or $99/yr on July 1. Annual is locked for 12 months during beta.
Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Venture Rewards comes from Capital One at $95/yr; the Chase Ink Business Preferred from Chase at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
For most people the Chase Ink Business Preferred is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($762 more in estimated value) than the Capital One Venture Rewards's. Get the Chase Ink Business Preferred first; revisit the Capital One Venture Rewards after you've earned that bonus.
| Feature | Capital One Venture Rewards | Chase Ink Business Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $95 | $95 |
| Sign-up bonus | 75,000 miles | 100,000 points |
| Bonus value (est.) | $1,238 | $2,000 |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $4,000 in 3 mo | $8,000 in 3 mo |
| Issuer | Capital One | Chase |
| Card category | travel | business |
| Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one) | 5x | 1x |
| Transfer partners | capital-one | chase-ur |
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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.
The business version of Sapphire Preferred with one of the highest sign-up bonuses around. 3x on travel, shipping, internet/phone, and advertising (capped $150k/yr combined) plus full UR transfer access. Chase has added once-per-lifetime language; treat the bonus as a one-time opportunity.
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.