Side-by-side comparison of rewards, fees, and benefits

Chase
Capital One
Capital One VentureOne Rewards comes out ahead by $83/yr at a typical $24,000/yr spending profile.
Everyday profile: $24,000/yr across groceries, gas, dining, online shopping, streaming, and everything else. Signup bonuses excluded (first-year only). Statement credits counted at typical usage rates, not face value.
| Card | Rewards | Credits | Fee | Net/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus Visa Signature | $312 | $0 | -$95 | $217 |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards | $300 | $0 | -$0 | $300 |
Booking through the card issuer's travel site. Point values adjust automatically.
Simple Advanced view shows effective return rates (multiplier × point value) instead of just multipliers. | Aer Lingus Visa SignatureChase | Capital One VentureOne RewardsCapital One |
|---|---|---|
Annual Fee | $95 | $0 |
Sign-Up Bonus | 75,000 pts | 20,000 pts |
Point Value How much each point is worth in cents. This varies based on how you redeem (cash back, travel portal, or transfer partners). | 1.0¢(Travel Portal) | 1.0¢(Travel Portal) |
Dining | 1x | 1.25x |
Grocery | 1x | 1.25x |
Flights | 3x | 1.25x |
Hotels | 1x | 1.25x |
Gas | 1x | 1.25x |
Online Shopping | 1x | 1.25x |
Everything Else | 1x | 1.25x |
Fast Food Quick-service restaurants (MCC 5814). Most "dining" bonuses include fast food. | 1x | 1.25x |
Streaming Subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, etc. | 1x | 1.25x |
Internet Home internet and cable bills. | 1x | 1.25x |
Cell Phone Cell phone bills (may incur processing fees). | 1x | 1.25x |
Home Utilities Electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash. | 1x | 1.25x |
Travel/Airline Credit | - | - |
Est. Perks Value | - | - |
Lounge Access | No | No |
* Est. Perks Value: Requires enrollment; varies by usage. Excludes Travel/Airline Credit (shown separately).
Amex Platinum ($2,884): $600 FHR/THC hotel credit, $400 Resy dining, $300 lululemon, $300 digital entertainment, $320 Uber ($200 cash + $120 Uber One), $209 CLEAR+, $200 Oura, $155 Walmart+, $100 Saks, $300 Equinox.
CSR ($828): $420 DoorDash (DashPass + credits), $288 Apple TV+ and Apple Music, $120 Lyft credits.
Capital One VentureOne Rewards excels at everyday spending like dining and grocery. Capital One VentureOne Rewards has a lower annual fee ($0 vs $95). Your best choice depends on where you spend the most.
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