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Capital One Venture Now Visa and Metal!

Creditaddict — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:04:14 GMT

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/02/venture-rewards-card-metal-design/

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:07:19 GMT

oooh...shiny...

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Discover2016 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:08:00 GMT

Oh boy...

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:14:06 GMT

" This update doesn’t affect existing cardholders; if you already have the card it’ll be replaced with a plastic one when it expires. "

I wonder if this was a typo ? Maybe they meant if you already have the card it will be replaced with a " METAL " one when it expires ? hmmmm..

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Discover2016 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:16:22 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
" This update doesn’t affect existing cardholders; if you already have the card it’ll be replaced with a plastic one when it expires. "

I wonder if this was a typo ? Maybe they meant if you already have the card it will be replaced with a " METAL " one when it expires ? hmmmm..

Hmm, I wonder if it's only for new cardholders? Current cardholders need to order replacements to get some datapoints.

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:21:46 GMT

@Discover2016 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
" This update doesn’t affect existing cardholders; if you already have the card it’ll be replaced with a plastic one when it expires. "

I wonder if this was a typo ? Maybe they meant if you already have the card it will be replaced with a " METAL " one when it expires ? hmmmm..
Hmm, I wonder if it's only for new cardholders? Current cardholders need to order replacements to get some datapoints.

I just noticed how beat up and damaged my venture card is. I ordered a replacement. Will report back in 2-3 business days when it arrives. ;-)

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:32:48 GMT

Good info..thanks!!

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:35:06 GMT

This card is so heavy it might break the table in half when I throw the card down at dinner! (lol)

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Discover2016 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:42:55 GMT

Looks like the company that manufactures the card (Compo) is the same company that makes the Sapphire, United Club etc, I wonder if they will roll out this newer slightly heavier design to those cards.

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AverageJoesCredit — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:48:32 GMT

Can i exchange my soon to arrive Chase Amazon for this? Maybe the metal will be heavier to handle the heavier cls

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:00:56 GMT

Beautiful! About time Capital One got a metal card!

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kdm31091 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:03:12 GMT

While I still don't think this card is really worth it beyond a sign up bonus, it's nice to see Capital One trying. I don't really care if a card is metal or not; it spends the same. But for some people this is a nice perk.

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happypill — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:04:24 GMT

I guess the testing they did last year resulted in a product. Will be interested to see if its available to existing card holders.

I always thought that the Quicksilver could look really good as a metal card. It already has that kind of brushed gunmetal type look, so if they could actually make it out of metal it could be really cool.

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Ysettle4 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:09:56 GMT

Old news. I've had my metal ventures for nearly 2 years now. Still good to know they are making this widely available now.

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DeeBee78 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:46:57 GMT

@Creditaddict wrote:
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/02/venture-rewards-card-metal-design/

Now to get one of these and PC it to A Quicksilver, so I can get the QS Visa Signature I've always wanted, lol

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:59:40 GMT

@Creditaddict wrote:
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/02/venture-rewards-card-metal-design/

hmmmnnn...

"It’s unclear how long this promotion will run, so sign up sooner than later if you’re interested"

Limited Time?

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:34:10 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Discover2016 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
" This update doesn’t affect existing cardholders; if you already have the card it’ll be replaced with a plastic one when it expires. "

I wonder if this was a typo ? Maybe they meant if you already have the card it will be replaced with a " METAL " one when it expires ? hmmmm..
Hmm, I wonder if it's only for new cardholders? Current cardholders need to order replacements to get some datapoints.

I just noticed how beat up and damaged my venture card is. I ordered a replacement. Will report back in 2-3 business days when it arrives. ;-)

Based on the text of the article, I predict you will still receive a plastic card - however fear not, for there is hope...

You can still get a metal credit card!

Edit: I forgot to link the soundtrack for how you will feel with your stylish new Metal Credit Card!

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UncleB — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:43:22 GMT

I'm likely in the minority, but I'm just as intrigued by the network switch (back) to Visa as I am the composition of the card.

I checked the website, and Venture is, indeed now offered as a Visa Signature, however the QS is still WEMC.

One could get whiplash trying to keep up with what network which card is offered on.

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deltatee — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:07:08 GMT

@UncleB wrote:
I'm likely in the minority, but I'm just as intrigued by the network switch (back) to Visa as I am the composition of the card.

I checked the website, and Venture is, indeed now offered as a Visa Signature, however the QS is still WEMC.

One could get whiplash trying to keep up with what network which card is offered on.

I'm with you UncleB. Unless I am misread it, it looks like they went from Visa to Mastercard to Visa again. I wonder what is motivating that? I am also wondering if the Venture One will also go back to Visa or if it will end up being a situation like QS where the same card family has different networks.

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UncleB — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:27:07 GMT

@deltatee wrote:
@UncleB wrote:
I'm likely in the minority, but I'm just as intrigued by the network switch (back) to Visa as I am the composition of the card.

I checked the website, and Venture is, indeed now offered as a Visa Signature, however the QS is still WEMC.

One could get whiplash trying to keep up with what network which card is offered on.
I'm with you UncleB. Unless I am misread it, it looks like they went from Visa to Mastercard to Visa again. I wonder what is motivating that? I am also wondering if the Venture One will also go back to Visa or if it will end up being a situation like QS where the same card family has different networks.

Their motivation to make this change is an excellent question, but I'm sure there was something. It appears that Venture One is also back to Visa, but QS is still WEMC.

It makes me wonder why they don't just go back to the "old days" where when you applied you simply picked which network you wanted (i.e. either was an option).