Well then, none of all that matters. If you're approved for the Venture, then that's a great travel reward card to have.
@Anonymous wrote:I already have the Citi card wouldn't discover be a downgrade from them? I don't need the money of additional cash back and my goal is to build to either the Chase or Amex travel cards. Why is Discover Chrome Miles higher tier than Capital One? I don't get the global entry credit with discover it seems so that alone makes Capital One worth it for me.
Discover isn't a downgrade from anything. It's a solid card that will usually give you a decent SL on a clean, thin file.
There are certain lenders that will take a chance on people with very little credit. You fit that category, and Discover is one of the best lenders when it comes to this. We understand you are going to Africa, and you desire to get into the Chase UR points system. Chase is not known for being thin file friendly which is why you're being steered towards other cards that will thicken your credit file and prepare you for Chase. A year with Citi and Discover under your belt, and you should be able to get any Chase card that your income supports.
The CSP is of course always a possibility. The point here that's trying to be relayed is, even if you have zero debt and a high score, that doesn't guarantee anything- especially with Chase. But a healthy growing CR weighs heavily with Chase. And I would be careful with the AU status. If that's what is boasting your zero debt and super hero 780- FICO8, then Chase won't give two schitzles.
Sounds like you already have a plan. The Venture is a solid choice. Update us on the app! 👍🏽
I think I get why you are still trying to figure out which path to take, because you are trying to make a decision that will ultimately assist in your trip. What I am thinking you are not understanding, is that various members are attempting to answer and point you in what they believe is a helpful direction. I don't believe anyone knows exactly what your SL with the Venture card (or any card for that matter) will be, or if you can even get a specific card. But the reason a Discover card is suggested, I believe, is because based on the information you have provided. They are more likely to approve you and give you a descent SL, that in the bigger picture, will place you on a better path for success with your credit wants later. Now, of course you can do what you please and it may still work out for you, but the experience in this forum suggests otherwise. Please let us know if your decided choice works, or even if it doesn't... Good luck and enjoy your trip! 
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The venture makes sense for you because you're unwilling to choose a points sytem yet. Don't jump the gun with amex as it seems like you're leaning towards Chase. As for the downgrade, you'd be better off PCing to the Quicksilver or savor. Venture1 will be 1.25% cash back equivalent while the Quicksilver will be 1.5%. Benefit of the Quicksilver is it's straight up cash versus using your 1.25% for only travel related purchases. Since you have the double cash, I would try to PC to the Savor1 instead and fallback to the Quicksilver if needed. As for the IT Miles, don't discount it so quickly. First year match will make it a 3% card which, depending on how much you spend, could get you more than the Venture and it's global entry.
@HighAchiever wrote:I think I get why you are still trying to figure out which path to take, because you are trying to make a decision that will ultimately assist in your trip. What I am thinking you are not understanding, is that various members are attempting to answer and point you in what they believe is a helpful direction. I don't believe anyone knows exactly what your SL with the Venture card (or any card for that matter) will be, or if you can even get a specific card. But the reason a Discover card is suggested, I believe, is because based on the information you have provided. They are more likely to approve you and give you a descent SL, that in the bigger picture, will place you on a better path for success with your credit wants later. Now, of course you can do what you please and it may still work out for you, but the experience in this forum suggests otherwise. Please let us know if your decided choice works, or even if it doesn't... Good luck and enjoy your trip!
I'm actually recommending the IT Miles because he hasn't picked a points system yet. That or the Venture will beat suit him right now. That being said, OP, Chase doesn't like being the highest limit, while Discover can grow quickly and does like being the highest limit. Getting a Chase after a high limit Discover would be beneficial as Chase would most likely try to match your highest limit up to 50% of your income. Actually, guess that should have been mentioned earlier. The highest limit you'll get from Chase will be up to 50% of your income, so you'll want to wait until you have a higher salary before applying with them.