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Venture Rewards vs Sapphire Preferred

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Cost and value $95 fee$95 fee
Annual fee
$95
$95
Credits you can use a year, if you use every one
$330 Best
$250 Best: Venture Rewards
Fee after credits
$235 back Best credits beat the fee
$155 back credits beat the fee Best: Venture Rewards
Point value per point or mile
1.85¢ Estimate Best: Sapphire Preferred
2.05¢ Best Estimate
Rewards currency
Capital One miles
Ultimate Rewards points
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Rates and fees
On the issuer's site APR, balance transfer and cash advance vary by applicant
On the issuer's site APR, balance transfer and cash advance vary by applicant
Sign-up bonus 75,000 miles, about $1,38875,000 points, about $1,538
Bonus
75,000 miles + $300 Capital One Travel Stays credit
75,000 points
Estimated value
$1,388 for the miles Best: Sapphire Preferred
$1,538 Best
Spend to earn it less a month is easier
$4,000 in 90 days Best about $1,333 a month
$5,000 in 90 days about $1,667 a month Best: Venture Rewards
Earning rates Top rate 5xTop rate 5x
Return is points per dollar times that card’s point value, so 3x and 4x on different currencies compare fairly.
Dining
2x about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate Best: Sapphire Preferred
3x Best about 6.1% back
Groceries
2x about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate Best: Sapphire Preferred
3x Best about 6.1% back
Flights
2x Best about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate
1x about 2.0% back, the everything-else rate
  • 5x via the issuer portal, about 10.2%
Best: Venture Rewards
Hotels
2x Best about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate
  • 5x via the issuer portal, about 9.2%
1x about 2.0% back, the everything-else rate
  • 5x via the issuer portal, about 10.2%
Best: Venture Rewards
Travel (ground only)
2x Best about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate
1x about 2.0% back, the everything-else rate
  • 5x via the issuer portal, about 10.2%
Best: Venture Rewards
Gas
2x about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate Best: Sapphire Preferred
3x Best about 6.1% back
Streaming / Subscriptions
2x about 3.7% back, the everything-else rate Best: Sapphire Preferred
3x Best about 6.1% back
Everything else
2x Best about 3.7% back
1x about 2.0% back Best: Venture Rewards
Only on this card
  • 5x Brand purchases
  • 5x Transit and rideshare
  • 5x Peloton equipment and accessories
  • 3x Vacation homes at top brands
Statement credits $330 a year$250 a year
Trusted traveler
  • $120 every 4 years
    What counts

    Receive up to a $120 statement credit when you use your Venture card to apply for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®. One statement credit processed per account every 4 years.

  • $120 every 4 years
    What counts

    Receive one statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS.

Dining and delivery
None
  • $120 a year $10 every month
    What counts

    DashPass members get a $10 promo each month ($120 annually) to save on groceries, retail orders, and more.

Travel booking
  • $300 a year resets every year
    What counts

    One-time $300 Capital One Travel Stays credit to use toward hotel and vacation rental bookings through Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year.

  • $50 per stay
    What counts

    Receive a $50 experience credit on every Lifestyle Collection hotel or vacation rental stay booked through Capital One Travel.

  • $100 a year resets every card anniversary
    What counts

    Earn up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel.

Monthly credits to track fewer is less work
0 Best
1 Best: Venture Rewards
Transfer partners 22 partners14 partners
Partners
22 Best
14 Best: Venture Rewards
Alliance reach
Oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance
Oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance
Air Canada Aeroplan
1:1
1:1
Air France-KLM Flying Blue
1:1
1:1
British Airways Club
1:1
1:1
JetBlue TrueBlue
5:3
1:1
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
1:1
1:1
Wyndham Rewards
1:1
1:1
Accor Live Limitless
2:1
None
Aer Lingus AerClub
None
1:1
Aeromexico Rewards
1:1
None
Avianca LifeMiles
1:1
None
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
1:1
None
Choice Privileges
1:1
None
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
4:3
None
Emirates Skywards
4:3
None
Etihad Guest
1:1
None
Finnair Plus
1:1
None
I Prefer Hotel Rewards
1:2
None
IHG One Rewards
None
1:1
Iberia Club
None
1:1
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
4:3
None
Marriott Bonvoy
None
1:1
Qantas Frequent Flyer
1:1
None
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
1:1
None
Southwest Rapid Rewards
None
1:1
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go
1:1
None
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
1:1
None
United MileagePlus
None
1:1
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
None
1:1
Virgin Red
1:1
None
World of Hyatt
None
4:3
Status, lounges and travel Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Five StarNo status or lounges
Elite status
  • Hertz Gold Plus Rewards: Five Star after you enroll
None
Travel benefits
  • Save an average of 15% on flights using price prediction and free price drop protection. Get price match guarantee on flights, hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.
  • Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs for even more flexibility.
  • Redeem miles for travel, cash back, gift cards, unforgettable experiences and more; miles don't expire for the life of the account.
  • Provides legal and medical referrals and access to other travel and emergency assistance services while traveling.
Protection and insurance 3 coverages9 coverages
Rows line up by coverage type. "Not listed" means the terms we track do not mention it, not that the card lacks it.
Trip delay
Not listed
  • Covers unreimbursed expenses such as meals and lodging up to $500 per covered traveler if common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours.
  • Reimburses up to $100 a day for up to 5 days for essential purchases when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
Baggage
Not listed
  • Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for lost, damaged, or stolen checked or carry-on baggage during a covered trip.
Rental car
  • Coverage for damage due to collision or theft when renting an eligible vehicle with the credit card.
  • Primary coverage providing reimbursement up to $60,000 for theft and collision damage when declining rental company's collision insurance.
Extended warranty
  • Receive additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items purchased with your credit card.
  • Extends manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from purchase date.
Purchase protection
Not listed
  • Covers eligible new purchases for 120 days from date of purchase against damage or theft up to $500 per item.
Emergency evacuation
Not listed
  • Covers medical services and transportation up to $100,000 for emergency evacuation during a trip 100 miles or more from home.
Travel accident
Not listed
  • Up to $500,000 in accidental death or dismemberment coverage when paying for air, bus, train, or cruise transportation with card.
Roadside assistance
Not listed
  • Roadside emergency service dispatch with fees billed to card at time of dispatch.
Other coverage
  • Automatic insurance coverage for a covered loss at no extra charge when using the card to purchase travel fare.
  • You won't pay a transaction fee when making purchases outside of the United States.
  • Reimbursed up to $10,000 per covered traveler and $20,000 per trip for pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses if trip is canceled or cut short.
Lifestyle and other perks 2 perks2 perks
Lifestyle and entertainment
None
  • Get a complimentary DashPass membership, a $120 value for 12 months, with $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible DoorDash orders when activated by 12/31/27. $120
  • Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $180. $180
Other perks
  • If your credit card is lost or stolen, you can get an emergency replacement card and a cash advance.
  • Capital One cardholders enjoy 50% off all handcrafted beverages every day at any Capital One Café nationwide.
None
Authorized users FreeFree
Cost
Authorized users are free.
Authorized users are free.
Each one gets
  • Auto rental collision damage waiver
  • Extended warranty
  • Hertz five star status
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Auto rental coverage
  • Baggage delay insurance
  • DoorDash DashPass membership
  • Emergency evacuation and transportation
  • Extended warranty protection
  • Lost luggage reimbursement
  • Purchase protection
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
  • Trip delay reimbursement
Application rules 1 per 6 months5/24
Issuer approval rules
  • 1 per 6 months Rumored, inconsistent
    What counts

    Capital One is commonly reported to approve at most 1 of its cards per 6 months.

  • 5/24 Community-reported
    What counts

    Chase generally declines applicants who have opened 5 or more credit cards from any issuer in the past 24 months.

Bonus eligibility
Not listed
  • Sapphire 48-month rule Community-reported
    What counts

    You can earn a Sapphire sign-up bonus only once every 48 months.

Card type
Personal
Personal