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Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card vs. Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

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Megan Horner

Updated Apr 27, 2020

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These two cards are made for individuals who travel often. With the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card, you earn unlimited miles on all purchases for a $95 annual fee. With the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, you earn accelerated miles on Southwest Airlines purchases and you pay $99 annual fee.

All other differences are outlined in the table below.

	Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card Rates & Fees	Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card Rates & Fees
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Best for
Best for	High unlimited mile-earning rate on all purchases	Earning anniversary miles
Welcome offer
Welcome offer	50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months Earn an additional 50,000 miles after spending $20,000 on purchases within the first 12 months	40,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months
Rewards
Rewards	5x miles on Uber Eats and 2x miles on all purchases	2x points on Southwest Airlines and 1x points on all other purchases
Purchase APR
Purchase APR	17.24%, 21.99% or 24.49% variable	15.99% to 22.99% variable
Annual fee
Annual fee	$95	$99
Balance transfer APR
Balance transfer APR	17.24% to 24.49% variable	15.99% to 22.99% variable
Cash advance
Cash advance	APR: 24.49% variable Fee: $10 or 3% of the transaction, whichever is greater	APR: 24.99% variable Fee: $10 or 5% of the transaction, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
Foreign transaction fee	None	None
Late payment fee
Late payment fee	Up to $40	Up to $39
Additional cardholder fee
Additional cardholder fee	$0	$0
Interest-free period
Interest-free period	25 days	21 days
Minimum interest
Minimum interest	$0	$0
Minimum credit score
Minimum credit score	670	670
Card type
Card type	Credit	Credit
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Summary of card features

Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card

Earn an unlimited 2x miles on all purchases.
Get a 50,000-mile welcome offer after you spend $3,000 in your first 3 months.
Earn an additional 50,000 miles after spending $20,000 on purchases within the first 12 months.
Get various travel benefits, including a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry statement credit worth $100.

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

$99 annual fee
Earn 6,000 anniversary points each year
Earn reward flights with no blackout dates
No foreign transaction fees

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Name	Welcome offer	Rewards	Annual fee
American Express® Gold Card	60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	3x points on directly-booked flights; 4x at restaurants; 4x at US supermarkets on up to $25,000 annually (then 1x points)	$250	Earn up to 4x points on select purchases, a bevy of travel perks, and a welcome offer worth up to $600 with this upper-mid tier travel card. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card	80,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, a value of up to $1,000 through Chase Ultimate Rewards	5x points on Lyft, 2x points on travel and dining and 1x points on all other purchases	$95	Earn a huge signup bonus worth $1,000 with this popular travel card. Combine with other Chase Ultimate Rewards cards for even greater value.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Premier® Card	60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	3x points at restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, flights and hotels and 1x points on everything else	$95	Earn 60,000 bonus points after making $4,000 in purchases with your card within the first 3 months of account opening.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Sapphire Reserve®	50,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months	10x points on Lyft rides, 3x points on dining and travel after earning your $300 travel credit and 1x points on all other purchases	$550	Get a generous $300 in annual travel credits, 3x points on travel and dining, and a 50% bonus on point redemptions with Chase's premier card.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card	100,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus earn 25,000 after the first anniversary of card membership (offer expires 1/13/2021)	6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels, 3x at US restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines and 2x for all other purchases	$450	Earn 100,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 or more within your first 3 months, plus earn 25,000 after the first anniversary of card membership (offer expires 1/13/2021). Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Freedom Flex℠	$200 after spending $500 in the first 3 months, plus 5% cash back at grocery stores on up to $12,000 in the first year	5% back in rotating categories up to $1,500 combined each activated quarter (then 1%), 5% on travel purchased through Chase, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 1% on all other purchases	$0	Get 5% back on purchases made through the Chase Travel Portal, making this a strong travel card as well as a solid everyday rewards card.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Luxury Card Mastercard® Black Card™	N/A	1x points on all purchases with 2% point value when you redeem for airfare and 1.5% for cash back	$495	Receive an annual $100 air travel credit toward flight-related purchases including airline tickets, baggage fees, upgrades and more.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card	50,000 miles after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months until 10/28/2020	2x miles on Delta purchases, restaurants and at US supermarkets and 1x miles on all other purchases	$0 intro annual fee for the first year ($99 thereafter)	With a welcome offer worth up to $600, up to 2x miles on select purchases, and assorted Delta perks, this is a strong choice for Delta fans. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hilton Honors American Express Card	80,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months	7x points on Hilton Honors purchases, 5x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases	$0	With a massive welcome offer for a no-annual-fee card and up to 7x points at Hilton, this is a solid pick for Hilton fans and occasional travelers. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Freedom Unlimited®	$200 after spending $500 in the first 3 months, plus 5% cash back at grocery stores on up to $12,000 in the first year	5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase, 5% on Lyft, 3% on dining and drugstores and 1.5% on all other purchases	$0	Now earning 5% on Chase Travel Portal purchases, this card has become a worthy travel card pick. Also get up to 5% on other everyday purchases.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
The World of Hyatt Credit Card	25,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. 25,000 points after spending another $6,000 in the first 6 months	4x total points at Hyatt hotels as a World of Hyatt member, 2x on gyms, commuting, dining and airlines and 1x on all other purchases	$95	Earn 25,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. 25,000 points after spending another $6,000 in the first 6 months.	See offer View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card	130,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months	12x points on Hilton Portfolio spending, 6x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases	$95	With a big welcome offer worth up to $650, up to 12x points on spending, and free Gold status, this is an upgrade from the entry Hilton card. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card	10,000 miles after spending $500 in the first 3 months	2x miles at restaurants and on direct Delta purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases	$0	Earn 2x miles on Delta purchases and dining with this simple, entry-level Delta card, and pay no annual fee. Rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Luxury Card Mastercard® Titanium Card™	N/A	1x points on all purchases with 2% point value when you redeem for airfare and 1% for cash back	$195	Enjoy unique excursions, privileged access to exclusive events and insider opportunities.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi	N/A	4% at gas stations on up to $7,000 annually (then 1%), 3% at restaurants and on travel, 2% at Costco and 1% on all other purchases	$0	Get 3% back on your travel and dining purchases with no foreign transaction fees and use the card for your Costco membership.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Luxury Card Mastercard® Gold Card™	N/A	1x points on all purchases with 2% point value when you redeem for airfare or cash back	$995	Earn 2% point value when redeemed for airfare or cash back through the Luxury rewards program.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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