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Capital One Venture Rewards vs Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Capital One Venture RewardsCapital One | Marriott Bonvoy BoundlessChase |
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| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Annual Fee | $95 | $95 |
| APR | 19.49% - 28.49% | 19.49% - 27.99% |
| Signup Bonus | 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 months, plus $250 Capital One Travel credit in first year | 3 Free Night Awards (each up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 in 3 months |
| Rewards Rate | 5X on hotels and rental cars via Capital One Travel, 2X on every purchase | 6X at Marriott hotels, 3X on dining and groceries, 2X on everything else |
| Credit Score | good | good |
| Pros | 2X miles on every purchase with no category tracking 75,000 mile bonus plus $250 travel credit for new cardholders No foreign transaction fees and transfer to 15+ partners | 3 free night awards worth up to $750+ at signup Free night award each cardmember anniversary (up to 35K points) Automatic Silver Elite status with 15 qualifying night credits |
| Cons | $95 annual fee with no travel credits to offset 2X base rate trails Venture X's earning structure No lounge access or premium perks | Marriott points worth ~0.8cpp — less valuable than Hyatt 6X at Marriott is strong but 2X base is average $95 annual fee |
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Verdict
Our Pick: Capital One Venture Rewards
With a 4.6/5 rating, the Capital One Venture Rewards edges out the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless (4.3/5). At $95/yr, the value proposition is strong. The Capital One Venture is the sweet spot between simplicity and travel rewards. Flat 2X miles on everything with transfer partners and no foreign transaction fees — all for $95/year.