Venture vs. VentureOne card comparison

August 6, 2026|5 min read

The Capital One Venture credit card and the Capital One VentureOne credit card both offer benefits for frequent travelers. With the Venture card, cardholders earn 2X miles on all purchases. VentureOne cardholders earn 1.25X miles on every purchase.

Both cards also share flexible redemption options and other travel-focused benefits. But there are some key differences between them.

What you’ll learn:

Venture and VentureOne are travel rewards credit cards.
Both cards offer 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities booked through Capital One Travel.
New cardholders can earn bonus miles with both cards.
Neither card charges foreign transaction fees. View important rates and disclosures.

Venture vs. VentureOne overview

The Venture and VentureOne credit cards offer similar travel rewards, including unlimited miles that never expire and elevated rewards through Capital One Travel. But there are differences in fees, interest rates and other rewards. Here’s a look at their key features.

	VentureOne	Venture
Earning rates and rewards	1.25X miles on every purchase 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities booked through Capital One Travel 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment	2X miles on every purchase 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities booked through Capital One Travel 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment
Bonus offer	20,000 miles by spending $500 within three months	75,000 miles by spending $4,000 within three months
APR	Variable	Variable
Credit level	Excellent	Excellent
Travel benefits	No foreign transaction fees Hertz® Five Star status Travel insurance for new cardholders	No foreign transaction fees Global Entry/TSA PreCheck® credit Hertz® Five Star status Access to the Lifestyle Collection Travel insurance for new cardholders
Annual fee	$0	$95
More information	View important rates and disclosures.	View important rates and disclosures.

Venture card

Venture cardholders earn unlimited 2X miles on all purchases and 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities booked through Capital One Travel.

Plus, cardholders can earn 5X miles on purchases through Capital One Entertainment. The Venture card has a $95 annual fee. View important rates and disclosures.

Other Venture benefits

Venture cardholders can also earn and enjoy:

75,000 bonus miles when they spend $4,000 in the first three months
Up to $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® when they pay the application fee with their Venture card
Access to the vibrant hotels and vacation rentals of the Lifestyle Collection, which comes with a $50 experience credit to use during each stay and other premium benefits like hotel room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout when available
Complimentary status upgrades in the Hertz® Gold+TM car rental loyalty program

If you’re interested in a travel rewards credit card with even more elevated rewards, you can consider the Capital One Venture X card. You can also learn more about how Venture and Venture X compare.

Capital One VentureOne card

Capital One VentureOne cardholders enjoy 1.25X miles on everyday purchases and 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities through Capital One Travel. Plus, they can earn 5X miles on purchases through Capital One Entertainment.

Other VentureOne benefits

With the VentureOne card, cardholders can also enjoy:

No annual fee; view important rates and disclosures
20,000 bonus miles when they spend $500 within three months of opening an account

Venture and VentureOne shared benefits

Venture and VentureOne cards also offer access to these cardholder benefits:

Capital One Travel

Cardholders who book through Capital One Travel save an average of 15% on flights with price prediction. Capital One Travel also offers other booking features, including:

Price match guarantee on eligible flights, hotels and rental cars
Options to cancel your flight for any reason or freeze a flight price for a small fee
Flexibility to book travel with your card, your rewards or a combination of the two

No foreign transaction fees

Whether you’re traveling internationally or shopping online with foreign merchants, the Venture and VentureOne cards have no foreign transaction fees. View important rates and disclosures. Foreign transaction fees are typically about 1%-3% of the purchase amount.

Travel transfer partners

Venture and VentureOne cardholders can transfer miles to Capital One travel partners for even more flexibility.

Capital One Entertainment

Use Capital One Entertainment to score exclusive tickets and VIP event access to live music, sports, theater performances, special dining events and more. You can also redeem your rewards for tickets.

Security and protection

Cardholders have access to security features, such as:

Emergency card replacement
Fraud protection tools
Card lock
$0 liability for unauthorized charges
Virtual card numbers

Can you upgrade from VentureOne to Venture?

Yes, you may be eligible to upgrade your credit card to a Venture card. But if you upgrade rather than apply for a new card, you may not be eligible for the same benefits, such as bonuses and other promotional offers for new cardholders.

You can sign in to your Capital One account to check for card offers.

Venture or VentureOne: Which one is right for me?

Choosing between Venture and VentureOne comes down to how often you travel and whether you prefer higher rewards with an annual fee or a simpler no-fee option.

Venture: Best for more spending on travel and earning higher rewards rates.
VentureOne: Better fit for those new to travel rewards or looking for a no-annual-fee option. View important rates and disclosures.

If you’re building credit, you could also check out the VentureOne for Good Credit card. It offers unlimited 1.25X rewards miles on every purchase. Like the VentureOne card, it has no annual fee. View important rates and disclosures.

Key takeaways: Capital One Venture vs. VentureOne

Both Venture and VentureOne offer flexible ways to earn and redeem travel rewards, with no foreign transaction fees and a range of travel-related features. View important rates and disclosures.

No matter which card you choose, you’ll enjoy added protection and access to exclusive experiences to elevate your journey. You can compare travel rewards cards from Capital One to determine which card is right for you.

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Premier Collection
Hotels: Premier Collection hotel experience credit will be applied at checkout by hotel to qualifying charges up to $100 USD or the local currency equivalent. Qualifying charges vary by location, are subject to availability, and must be charged to your room during your eligible stay. Contact hotel directly to confirm qualifying experiences - advance reservations recommended for certain experiences.

In addition to the $100 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Premier Collection hotel bookings include: daily breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per room, per stay. Hotel terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the hotel for booking.

Vacation rentals: Premier Collection vacation rental experience credit will be applied at time of booking the experience by the host provider to qualifying experience charges up to $100 USD or the local currency equivalent. Experiences must be booked with a Capital One credit card. Qualifying experience credit options vary by location and are subject to availability. Contact the host provider directly to confirm qualifying experiences - advance reservations recommended for certain experiences. For certain properties, the experience credit will be provided in the form of a gift card.

In addition to the $100 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Premier Collection vacation rental bookings include: complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per stay. Back-to-back bookings of the same property within a 24-hour period will be considered one reservation and are not eligible for double benefits. Host provider terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the host for booking.

Both Hotels and vacation rentals: Premier Collection booking must be made through Capital One Travel in the eligible cardholder’s name, with the cardholder as a member of party traveling, to qualify for benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers unless specified. Participating properties and benefits are subject to change. Offer not intended for commercial use unless otherwise permitted. We may disqualify any cardholder from participation and benefits at our sole discretion. Additional terms apply; see travel.capitalone.com/terms-of-service for details.

Lifestyle Collection
Hotels: Lifestyle Collection hotel experience credit will be applied at checkout by hotel to qualifying charges up to $50 USD or the local currency equivalent. Qualifying charges vary by location, are subject to availability, and must be charged to your room during your eligible stay. Contact the hotel directly to confirm qualifying experiences - Advance reservations recommended for certain experiences.

In addition to the $50 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Lifestyle Collection hotel bookings include complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per room, per stay. Hotel terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the hotel for booking.

Vacation rentals: Lifestyle Collection vacation rental experience credit will be applied at time of booking the experience by the host provider to qualifying experience charges up to $50 USD or the local currency equivalent. Experiences must be booked with a Capital One credit card. Qualifying experience credit options vary by location and are subject to availability. Contact the host provider directly to confirm qualifying experiences - advance reservations recommended for certain experiences. For certain properties, the experience credit will be provided in the form of a gift card.

In addition to the $50 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Lifestyle Collection vacation rental bookings include: complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per stay. Back-to-back bookings of the same property within a 24-hour period will be considered one reservation and are not eligible for double benefits. Host provider terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the host for booking.

Both hotels and vacation rentals: Lifestyle Collection booking must be made through Capital One Travel in the eligible cardholder’s name, with the cardholder as a member of party traveling, to qualify for benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers unless specified. Participating properties and benefits are subject to change. Offer not intended for commercial use unless otherwise permitted. We may disqualify any cardholder from participation and benefits at our sole discretion. Additional terms apply; see travel.capitalone.com/terms-of-service for details.

Eligible cardholders must enroll in the Hertz® Gold+™ Rewards status upgrade through the unique Benefits Tab link found within the Capital One website or mobile app after logging in. This offer is subject to change. Hertz Gold Terms and Rental Qualifications and Requirements apply. Click here for more benefit and eligibility information.

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Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform: To use the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform experience, you must be a Capital One cardholder with an eligible rewards-earning credit card, in good standing; at least 18 years old; and either a primary account holder or an account manager for an eligible consumer credit card, or a primary account holder for an eligible small business credit card. Eligible cards include US-issued, Capital One branded rewards-earning consumer and small business credit cards. Capital One debit cards, private label retail credit cards, and co-brand partner cards are not eligible for the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform. Capital One online account required; additional terms apply. Please see the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform’s Terms of Use for more information about ticketing policies and terms and conditions.

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Access to cardholder-exclusive events varies by card.

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Eligible Quicksilver, QuicksilverOne, Quicksilver Secured, Quicksilver Student, Journey, Capital One Cash, Spark Cash Select, Spark Classic, Spark Cash, Spark Pro, Spark Cash Plus and Spark Business cardholders will earn 5% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases. Eligible Venture X, Venture, VentureOne, Capital One Miles, Venture X Business, Venture Business, VentureOne Business, Spark Miles, and Spark Miles Select cardholders will earn 5 miles per dollar spent on Capital One Entertainment purchases.

The 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases includes tickets purchased directly through the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform only, paid for with an eligible Capital One Savor card. The 8% excludes: (i) tickets purchased through Capital One cardholder exclusive pre-sales; and (ii) tickets purchased directly through the Capital One Hall or Capital One Arena ticketing services. Your account must be open and in good standing to earn cash back and cash back earned will post to your account within 1-2 billing cycles. Cash back earned will be reclaimed if you cancel or return an eligible purchase, and the offer is valid for consumer, non-commercial use only. Cash back rewards are subject to the terms and conditions disclosed when you opened your account and any subsequent amendments. Online account required.