Capital One VentureOne Rewards
Capital One · Travel review
First-time travel-card holders who want the miles-and-transfer-partner ecosystem without a $95+ annual fee — flat 1
Sorted by score, never commission
Annual fee
$0
No annual fee, every year
Ongoing APR
18.49% – 28.49% variable
Variable — verify the current range at the issuer
Intro APR
0% for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
Then the ongoing APR applies
As of August 13, 2026
Best for
First-time travel-card holders who want the miles-and-transfer-partner ecosystem without a $95+ annual fee — flat 1.25x on everything, a 15-month 0% intro window, and no foreign transaction fee in a $0-AF card.
Not for
Anyone who'll spend enough to justify stepping up to Venture (2x flat, $95 AF) — at any real travel spend, Venture's higher earn rate outpaces VentureOne within a year or two.
The catch
1.25x is the lowest earn rate in Capital One's miles lineup — competitive $0-fee cashback cards (Citi Double Cash, Wells Fargo Active Cash) return 2% flat, which beats 1.25x miles at the 1.0 cpp default redemption. This card only wins if you'll actually use Capital One's transfer partners at a meaningfully better rate.
Card facts
Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.
Product specs
- Annual fee
- $0
- Intro APR
- 0% for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
- Ongoing APR
- 18.49% – 28.49% variable
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Balance transfer fee
- 3% during the 15-month intro window, 4% after
- Late payment fee
- Up to $40
- Schumer Box sourced
- August 13, 2026
How we scored this card
See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.
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Frequently asked
Does the Capital One VentureOne Rewards charge an annual fee?
No. The Capital One VentureOne Rewards carries a $0 annual fee, sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box as of August 13, 2026. Rates change — confirm the current terms at the issuer.
What APR does the Capital One VentureOne Rewards charge?
18.49% – 28.49% variable. There is also an intro rate: 0% for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.
Does the Capital One VentureOne Rewards charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The Capital One VentureOne Rewards has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.
Who is the Capital One VentureOne Rewards best for?
First-time travel-card holders who want the miles-and-transfer-partner ecosystem without a $95+ annual fee — flat 1.25x on everything, a 15-month 0% intro window, and no foreign transaction fee in a $0-AF card.
Who should skip the Capital One VentureOne Rewards?
Anyone who'll spend enough to justify stepping up to Venture (2x flat, $95 AF) — at any real travel spend, Venture's higher earn rate outpaces VentureOne within a year or two.
How did ClearValue score the Capital One VentureOne Rewards?
Capital One VentureOne Rewards scored 80/100 — "Solid pick". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and the weakness named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.
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