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Capital One Venture Rewards vs US Bank Business Platinum Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Venture Rewards comes from Capital One at $95/yr; the US Bank Business Platinum Card from U.S. Bank at $0/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 US Bank Business Platinum Card's. Get the Capital One Venture Rewards first; revisit the US Bank Business Platinum Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Venture RewardsUS Bank Business Platinum Card
Annual fee$95$0
Sign-up bonus75,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$1,238-
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerCapital OneU.S. Bank
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one)5x1x
Transfer partnerscapital-oneNone
Headline benefits
  • 2x on everything
  • 18 transfer partners
  • $120 TSA credit
  • No foreign tx fees
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    Capital One Venture Rewards
    $95/yr · 75,000 miles
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    US Bank Business Platinum Card
    $0/yr ·

    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.

    Editorial take: US Bank Business Platinum Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Venture Rewards or US Bank Business Platinum Card?
    The Capital One Venture Rewards has a public bonus (75,000 miles, worth roughly $1,238), while the US Bank Business Platinum Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Capital One Venture Rewards's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the US Bank Business Platinum Card?
    At $95/yr, the Capital One Venture Rewards is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the US Bank Business Platinum Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Venture Rewards and US Bank Business Platinum Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and U.S. Bank) 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 Venture Rewards or the US Bank Business Platinum Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Venture Rewards: $4,000 spend in 3 months. US Bank Business Platinum Card: no published min spend. 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.