Capital One
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Annual Fee
$95
Sign-up Bonus
75,000 pts
Card data last reviewed 2026-10-20
Where It Wins, Where It Doesn't
Generated from the card's data against our full catalog, not editorial opinion.
- 2x on hotels (catalog median is 1.5x)
- 2x on other travel (catalog median is 1.5x)
- The $95 annual fee needs strong category spending to clear
Is the $95 Fee Worth It?
Net annual value (rewards + credits at typical usage, minus the fee) at three reference spending profiles. A credit counts only when the profile spends in its category, so a household with no travel spend gets no travel credit. Signup bonuses excluded.
Everyday
Groceries, gas, and dining out a few times a month ($24,000/yr)
+$625/yr
$720 rewards - $95 fee
#4 of 92 in the Q4 2026 Rewards Index →Foodie
Heavy dining and delivery, lighter on travel ($26,000/yr)
+$685/yr
$780 rewards - $95 fee
#7 of 92 in the Q4 2026 Rewards Index →Traveler
Several trips a year with flights and hotels ($28,000/yr)
+$745/yr
$840 rewards - $95 fee
#14 of 92 in the Q4 2026 Rewards Index →Rewards by Category
Dining
2x
Grocery
2x
Gas
2x
Flights
2x
Hotels
2x
Other Travel
2x
Online Shopping
2x
Rideshare
2x
Streaming
2x
Amazon
2x
Costco
2x
Other
2x
Apple
2x
Cell Phone
2x
Fast Food
2x
Home Utilities
2x
Internet
2x
Walmart
2x
Point value: 1.5 cents per point
The Fine Print That Changes the Math
5x on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 2x on all other purchases. Transfer to 15+ airline and hotel partners.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card FAQ
What is the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card annual fee?
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has a $95 annual fee.
What is the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card signup bonus?
75,000 points for new cardholders meeting the minimum spend. Check the issuer's site for the current offer.
What are the best spending categories for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card?
2x on flights, 2x on hotels, 2x on other travel. Everything else earns 2x.
Is the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card worth the annual fee?
At a typical $24,000/yr spending profile, it nets about $625/yr after the fee. Your own spending mix decides it; run the numbers in the optimizer.
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Sources & Verification
Card data last reviewed 2026-10-20.
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