Capital One Venture vs Chase Sapphire Preferred

A side-by-side look at Capital One Venture and Chase Sapphire Preferred — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

Capital One VentureChase Sapphire Preferred
Sign-up bonus (est.)75,000 miles (spend $4,000 in 3 months)60,000 points (spend $4,000 in 3 months)
Annual fee$95/yr$95/yr
Foreign transaction feeNoneNone
Suggested score670+670+
Reward highlights2x miles on everything
Miles erase any travel purchase
15+ transfer partners
3x dining & delivery
2x travel (5x via Chase Travel)
Transfer points to 14+ airline & hotel partners
Who it's forBest for travel beginners who want simple rewards without category juggling.Best for someone earning solid income who wants to graduate from cash back into flexible travel points without paying a premium annual fee.