As bellhops grabbed my bags, a valet driver swiped my car keys, and a receptionist handed me a key to my room at The Little Nell, a five-star hotel in Aspen, Colorado, I was already feeling the pressure of time.
31.08.2023 - 16:39 / thepointsguy.com
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees) offers solid perks for a mid-tier $95 annual fee card.
Right now, new cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening, which TPG values at $1,388.
If you've decided it's time to apply for the Venture, you'll want to review the eligibility criteria first — especially if you've previously carried other Capital One cards.
Here's everything you need to know.
Let's quickly look at what the Venture Rewards brings to the table, from the welcome bonus to the ongoing perks.
New applicants for the Capital One Venture Rewards will earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.
There are two primary ways to utilize these miles. One option is to redeem your Capital One miles for any travel-related expenses on your statement, including Uber or Lyft rides, tolls and parking fees, and rental cars, or for future bookings through the Capital One Travel platform. In this scenario, each of your Capital One miles holds a value of 1 cent, resulting in approximately $750 worth of travel benefits.
However, a more advantageous alternative could involve transferring your miles to Capital One's loyalty program partners. Most partners offer a straightforward transfer ratio of 1:1. By shifting your miles to a highly lucrative partner, such as Air Canada Aeroplan or Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, it is possible to easily surpass the base value of 1 cent per mile.
The Venture Rewards carries a $95 annual fee.
The Capital One Venture presents an earning rate that's simple yet rewarding. You'll earn:
Beyond the welcome bonus, here are the ongoing benefits of the Venture Rewards:
*Benefits are only available to accounts approved for the Visa Signature card. Terms apply.
If you've decided to apply for the Venture Rewards, keep in mind the card's eligibility requirements.
According to reports, having a minimum score of 700 is recommended for approval of the Capital One Venture card, although individuals with lower scores have also been approved.
Capital One specifically mentions that you should have excellent credit to qualify. Still, we've seen multiple reports of people being approved with a credit score below 800, so it's probably worth applying even if you're below that mark.
Capital One restricts the number of personal cards (not business cards) you can carry in your wallet. If you already carry two or more consumer Capital One cards, you'll likely be denied for the Venture Rewards — even if you have an excellent credit score.
Some of Capital One's other consumer cards include the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees), the Capital One
As bellhops grabbed my bags, a valet driver swiped my car keys, and a receptionist handed me a key to my room at The Little Nell, a five-star hotel in Aspen, Colorado, I was already feeling the pressure of time.
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