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Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority vs Capital One Venture

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Rubric: Capital One Venture leads by 18.2 pts. Scores: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority 59.7%, Capital One Venture 77.9%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority nets −$87/yr, Capital One Venture nets $366/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feePriority: 5.0 · Venture: 8.0
• Rewards ratePriority: 4.5 · Venture: 9.5
• Sign-up bonusPriority: n/a · Venture: 10
• Intro 0% APRPriority: 0.0 · Venture: 0.0
• Regular APRPriority: 7.3 · Venture: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feePriority: 10.0 · Venture: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Priority: 10.0 · Venture: 10.0

Downsides

• Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority59.7%
  Chase · travel
  Annual fee $229 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 19.49%–27.99% variableRewards 1% base; 2% gas; 2% diningCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $229 annual fee (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee) · APR up to 27.99% 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, Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority 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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