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Over the past decade, the Capital One Venture Miles program with the Capital One Venture cards has become quite popular. Not only has the company brought on several A-list celebrities to become the face of the program, but Capital One Venture rewards are also some of the most flexible travel rewards available. Even though the Capital One Venture program might have become a household name, not everyone understands exactly how to use the rewards they earn.
Let’s take a deeper look into the ways you can hack as much value as possible out of your Capital One Venture rewards.
If you’re thinking about signing up for a Venture card, do so when you plan to make a big purchase or two—like booking a trip or investing in some new furniture — to take advantage of any new cardholder promotions or limited time offers, if applicable.
The APR for the Venture cards vary depending on your creditworthiness. No matter the APR you qualify for, commit to paying off the card every month. Otherwise, the benefits of the card could be quickly negated by the interest you’re paying each month. If you carry a balance, you can use our credit card payoff calculator to determine how long it will take you to pay off the balance.
Paying your bills early can also help you improve your credit score. When your credit card statement is issued, that balance is reported to credit reporting agencies as debt. If your balance is high, the reported debt can lower your credit score—even if you end up paying the balance in full by the due date! Paying off your balance before the statement cycle closes can reduce your debt-to-credit ratio and improve your credit score.
Unless you’re fiercely loyal to one airline, the Capital One Venture cards are a great choice for booking travel because you are not limited to one airline. The benefits are decent too, earning you 1.25 to 2 miles for every dollar you spend. The miles never expire and there’s no limit to the number of miles you can earn.
The cards are also great for international travel: both cards have no foreign transaction fees.
To get the most out of your Capital One Venture card, book your travel through the Capital One website, which is extremely easy to use. Each mile converts to one cent in value. You can also use your miles to book airline reservations, hotels, car rentals, or vacation packages. Keep in mind, however, that you are required to have the full amount of miles needed for your reservation if you book this way. You are not allowed to partially pay with miles and cover the rest with cash.
Opting for cash back sounds like a great deal, but it actually offers the worst value. There is no minimum for the number of miles needed to redeem, but you will receive value of only half a cent per mile. If you still prefer to get cash back, you will be able to receive either a check or a statement credit.
If you’re not interested in redeeming miles for travel or cash back, you can also cash them in for gift cards. Gift cards are available for a large selection of retailers including Bath and Body Works, AMC Theaters, and Best Buy. Most of these come with redemption amounts of $25, $50, or $100; however, a few are as low as $10. There will be a value of one cent per mile, which means there is a minimum of 1,000 miles needed.
There are two cards that allow you to earn Capital One Venture Miles: the Capital One Venture Rewards Card and the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Card. Though their offerings are similar, we’ve reviewed the two below to compare their basic perks and disadvantages.
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Not sure which card is the right choice for you? Review how they compare.
Qualifying for either card will require excellent credit. To see where you stand, you can check your credit report for free on Credit.com.
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