Autograph Journey vs Venture
Mid-tier travel: category earning vs flat 2x.
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey
Wells Fargo
- Our rating
- 8.0/10
- Welcome bonus
- 60,000 points
- Bonus value
- ≈$900
- Annual fee
- $95
- Credits, max/yr
- $50
- Foreign txn fee
- None
Top earning rates
- 5x Hotels
- 4x Airlines
- 3x Other travel and restaurants
- 1x All other purchases
Capital One Venture
Capital One
- Our rating
- 8.4/10
- Welcome bonus
- 75,000 points
- Bonus value
- ≈$1,350
- Annual fee
- $95
- Credits, max/yr
- $0
- Foreign txn fee
- None
Top earning rates
- 5x Hotels & rental cars via Capital One Travel
- 2x All other purchases
The Compound Verdict
Our ratings give it to the Capital One Venture (8.4 vs 8.0). On current welcome offers, the Venture brings the bigger first-year haul at ≈$1,350.
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