Capital One · Business

Venture Business

Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The Venture Business from Capital One earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $95. New applicants may see: 150,000 bonus miles - For a limited time, earn up to 75K miles once you spend $7,500 in the first 3 months and an additional 75K miles once you spend $30K in the first 6 months.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$95

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Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-09
Data source Madeen catalog analysis

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Madeen analysis

What does the Venture Business earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (2x points at about 0.5 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (2x points at about 0.5 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
2x points 1% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
2x points 1%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
2x points 1%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
2x points 1%
Other
General everyday spend
2x points 1%

Madeen values Capital One Miles at about 0.5 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the Venture Business?

The Venture Business fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.

Venture Business fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.

Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.

Less compelling if the $95 annual fee is hard to offset. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.

Worth a look for dining spend if you need a business card and can use Capital One Miles the way you redeem today. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1% effective (2x points).
  • No foreign transaction fee listed.
  • Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
  • Includes travel or statement credits in our benefits snapshot.

Cons

  • $95 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
  • Capital One Miles value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
  • Business card — rewards and liability rules differ from consumer cards.
Welcome bonus

What is the Venture Business welcome bonus?

In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the Venture Business welcome offer is 150,000 bonus miles - For a limited time, earn up to 75K miles once you spend $7,500 in the first 3 months and an additional 75K miles once you spend $30K in the first 6 months.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.

Offer
75k Capital One Miles (~$375 estimated)
Terms (catalog snapshot)
150,000 bonus miles - For a limited time, earn up to 75K miles once you spend $7,500 in the first 3 months and an additional 75K miles once you spend $30K in the first 6 months.
Minimum spend
$7,500
Window
3Months
Fees

Does the Venture Business have an annual fee?

The Venture Business has an annual fee of $95 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Annual fee
$95
Foreign transaction fee
None
Travel perks

What travel perks does the Venture Business include?

The Venture Business includes Trusted traveler credit, $50 annual statement credit, $50 annual travel credit, Car Rental Insurance in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

  • Trusted traveler credit

    Receive up to a $120 statement credit on Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®

Benefits

What benefits come with the Venture Business?

Madeen estimated annual value~$590
19 of 20 benefits valued
  • $50 annual travel credit

    $240/yr

    Receive an annual $50 travel credit for bookings through Capital One Business Travel.

    How we value this

    Editorial review of "$50 annual travel credit" — annual face value verified from issuer title (converted from legacy taxonomy draft). Applied to catalog title "$50 annual travel credit".

  • Up to a $120 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit

    $120/yr

    Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® every 4 years.

    How we value this

    Global Entry application fee is $120; TSA PreCheck is $85 — we use the higher program fee as the annual credit ceiling. Applied to catalog title "Up to a $120 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit".

  • $50 annual statement credit

    $25/yr

    Get an annual $50 statement credit for purchases at qualifying advertising or software merchants.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "$50 annual statement credit".

  • Extended warranty

    $25/yr

    Get free additional warranty and protection on eligible items you purchase with your card.

    How we value this

    Expected value of extended warranty coverage on eligible purchases. Applied to catalog title "Extended Warranty".

  • Hertz Five Star® Status

    $25/yr

    Skip the counter at select locations, enjoy a wider selection of rental cars and more, just for being a Venture Business cardholder.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "Hertz Five Star® Status".

  • Lifestyle Collection

    $25/yr

    Unlock premium benefits with every stay, like a $50 experience credit, room upgrades when available and more. Plus, earn 5X miles on hotel stays booked through Capital One Business Travel. Explore the Lifestyle Collection.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "Lifestyle Collection".

  • Car Rental Insurance

    $10/yr

    Reimbursement for covered physical damage and/or theft of a rental vehicle with primary protection: 1-800-MASTERCARD.

    World Elite Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Car Rental Insurance".

  • Global emergency services

    $10/yr

    Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.

    World Elite Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Global emergency services".

  • HealthLock

    $10/yr

    Enroll in HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.

    World Elite Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "HealthLock".

  • Instacart Business

    $10/yr

    Fuel your business with same-day delivery of snacks, supplies and more. Enjoy $0 delivery fees* with three free months of Instacart+ and $20 off your second order each month. Offer expires on 1/31/2027.

    World Elite Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Instacart Business".

  • Intuit® QuickBooks® Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll

    $10/yr

    Save 30% on QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Solopreneur or QuickBooks Online Payroll for 12 months.

    World Elite Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Intuit® QuickBooks® Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll".

  • Intuit® TurboTax®

    $10/yr

    Save 20% on the TurboTax solution that best fits your small business needs and can help get your best possible tax outcome.

    World Elite Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Intuit® TurboTax®".

Common questions about the Venture Business

What credit score is needed for venture?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the Venture Business. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Does the Venture Business have an annual fee?

The Venture Business carries an annual fee of $95 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

What category earns the most with the Venture Business?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Venture Business at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Does the Venture Business charge foreign transaction fees?

The Venture Business does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

What is the Venture Business welcome bonus?

The Venture Business welcome offer in our snapshot: 150,000 bonus miles - For a limited time, earn up to 75K miles once you spend $7,500 in the first 3 months and an additional 75K miles once you spend $30K in the first 6 months.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.

Is the Venture Business annual fee worth it?

Whether the $95 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Madeen compares effective rates across the cards you already carry without bank login. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

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How does the Venture Business compare to similar cards?

Compare the Venture Business against Pottery Barn Key Rewards Visa (4% on Dining, $0 fee); SavorOne Dining Rewards (4% on Dining, $95 fee); The Key Rewards Visa (4% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
Venture Business
This card
Dining1%$95
Dining4%$0
Dining4%$95
Dining4%$0
Dining4%$0
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