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Citi Strata vs Capital One Venture

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Rubric: Capital One Venture leads by 13.0 pts. Scores: Citi Strata 64.9%, Capital One Venture 77.9%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Citi Strata nets $432/yr, Capital One Venture nets $366/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeStrata: 10.0 · Venture: 8.0
• Rewards rateStrata: 5.0 · Venture: 9.5
• Sign-up bonusStrata: n/a · Venture: 10
• Intro 0% APRStrata: 7.1 · Venture: 0.0
• Regular APRStrata: 7.3 · Venture: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feeStrata: 3.0 · Venture: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Strata: 8.0 · Venture: 10.0

Downsides

• Citi Strata64.9%
  Citi · travel
  Annual fee $0 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 18.74%–28.74% variableRewards 1% base; 3% gas; 3% transit; 3% groceries; 2% diningCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99%

• Capital One Venture77.9%
  Capital One · travel
  Annual fee $95APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 2x miles on every purchase; 5x Capital One Travel hotels, vacation rentals, rental carsCredit Excellent

  ⚠ $95 annual fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, Citi Strata or Capital One Venture?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Capital One Venture scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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