Capital One Venture
Simple travel earn, 2x on every dollar, no categories to track
External link to Capital One’s own application page.
The Capital One Venture costs $95 a year. It earns 5% on travel and 2% on everything else. Forex markup is 0%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
5-year value calculator
How much Capital One Venture actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.
Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.
Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.
What does the Capital One Venture earn?
What you earn back, by category.
75,000 miles after $4,000 in first 3 months (~$750 in travel)
What do you get with the Capital One Venture?
- 2x miles on every purchase
- 5x miles on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
- Up to $100 credit for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck
- Transfer miles to 15+ airline/hotel partners
- No foreign transaction fees
- Two complimentary visits/year to Capital One Lounges
Who qualifies for the Capital One Venture?
These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.
Capital One Venture FAQ
›What is the Capital One Venture annual fee?
The annual fee is $95 (joining fee $0).
›What does the Capital One Venture earn?
It earns 5% on travel and 2% on everything else.
›What is the Capital One Venture forex markup?
The Capital One Venture charges 0% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.
›What income do you need for the Capital One Venture?
Capital One publishes no minimum income requirement for this card; approval rests on your credit profile.
›What is the Capital One Venture welcome bonus?
75,000 miles after $4,000 in first 3 months (~$750 in travel).
›Are these Capital One Venture figures verified?
These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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