{"id":23663,"date":"2023-06-24T22:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T22:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/24\/capital-one-venture-vs-capital-one-venture-x-credit-card-showdown-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-06-24T22:00:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T22:00:41","slug":"capital-one-venture-vs-capital-one-venture-x-credit-card-showdown-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/24\/capital-one-venture-vs-capital-one-venture-x-credit-card-showdown-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital One Venture vs. Capital One Venture X: Credit card showdown – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Editor\u2019s note: This post has been updated with new information and offers.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) provides great value to occasional travelers and those wanting to maximize their points-earning. The $95-annual-fee card earns 2 miles per dollar on all purchases, plus offers a Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck credit<\/a> (up to $100).<\/p>\n

Its flashier sibling, the $395-annual-fee Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) offers an enhanced travel experience to compete with The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> and the Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t carry either card \u2014 the Venture or the Venture X \u2014 you may wonder: Should you apply for the well-established, crowd-pleasing Venture<\/a> or shake things up with the higher-priced Venture X?<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll closely examine both cards to help travelers decide which Capital One card<\/a> is the best option for you.<\/p>\n

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Comparing the Venture X and Venture<\/h2>\n
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Card<\/strong><\/th>\nCapital One Venture X<\/strong><\/th>\nCapital One Venture<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Annual fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$395.<\/td>\n$95.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sign-up bonus<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\nEarn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rates<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • 10 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.<\/li>\n
  • 5 miles per dollar on flights booked through Capital One Travel.<\/li>\n
  • 2 miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • 5 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.<\/li>\n
  • 2 miles per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n
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  • Receive up to $100 in credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every four years.<\/li>\n
  • Two one-time visit passes to Capital One lounges each year.<\/li>\n
  • Free additional cardholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foreign transaction fees<\/strong><\/td>\nNone.<\/td>\nNone.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For an annual fee difference of $300, you\u2019ll get several perks \u2014 including unlimited lounge access, additional statement credits and bonus anniversary miles.<\/p>\n

But are all of these perks worth it? Let’s put these cards to the test in the following sections.<\/p>\n

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Welcome offer<\/h2>\n
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