{"id":68010,"date":"2024-01-11T21:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/11\/earn-75000-miles-plus-loads-of-perks-by-applying-for-the-capital-one-venture-x-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T21:00:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:00:53","slug":"earn-75000-miles-plus-loads-of-perks-by-applying-for-the-capital-one-venture-x-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/11\/earn-75000-miles-plus-loads-of-perks-by-applying-for-the-capital-one-venture-x-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Earn 75,000 miles plus loads of perks by applying for the Capital One Venture X &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> is a fantastic option when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">travel rewards credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With an annual fee that undercuts the competition and plentiful perks that are easy to understand, the card is nearly a no-brainer for travelers ranging from luxury seekers to the more budget-minded.<\/p>\n<p>You can currently apply for the Venture X and earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s latest valuations<\/a>, 75,000 Capital One miles are worth up to $1,388 if you use the issuer&#8217;s valuable transfer partners. All that might have you taking another look at Capital One and the Venture X. If so, here&#8217;s what you need to know about the card and its current offer.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"capital-one-venture-x-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Capital One Venture X welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>The Venture X&#8217;s current sign-up bonus is 75,000 miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months.<\/p>\n<p>Capital One miles are worth one cent apiece when redeemed for travel, either directly through Capital One Travel or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-capital-one-miles-fixed-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">as a statement credit<\/a> toward travel purchases. However, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s latest valuations<\/a>, 75,000 Capital One miles are worth $1,388 thanks to the program&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">many airline and hotel transfer partners<\/a>, which you can easily leverage for even more value.<\/p>\n<p>This bonus is a selling point in and of itself, but let&#8217;s break down the card&#8217;s other features.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"key-benefits-of-the-capital-one-venture-x\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Key benefits of the Capital One Venture X<\/h2>\n<p>The Venture X is Capital One&#8217;s take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-premium-travel-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">premium travel rewards credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With a $395 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>), the card undercuts more expensive competitors in this space, such as <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> ($695, see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> ($550).<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>But a competitive annual fee is just the beginning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">JOHN GRIBBEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Venture X confers the following benefits on cardholders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earning:<\/strong> The Venture X earns 10 miles per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked via <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One Travel<\/a>, 5 miles per dollar on flights booked via Capital One Travel and an unlimited 2 miles per dollar on everything else.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual credit:<\/strong> Cardmembers get <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/capital-one-venture-x-travel-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$300 credit annually<\/a> for bookings made through Capital One Travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anniversary bonus:<\/strong> The card pays 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary, starting on your first anniversary. TPG values those 10,000 miles at up to $185 when utilized with Capital One&#8217;s transfer partners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lounge access:<\/strong> Cardholders, authorized users and up to two guests per visit get complimentary access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-lounge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One Lounges<\/a>, more than 1,300 Priority Pass lounges (<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/venture-x-priority-pass-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">excluding restaurants<\/a>) and Plaza Premium lounges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Luxury hotel perks:<\/strong> The new <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-premier-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One Premier Collection<\/a> offers free breakfast, room upgrades and other perks at participating hotels and resorts. Cardholders can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/capital-one-lifestyle-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One&#8217;s Lifestyle Collection<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Authorized users: <\/strong>Additional authorized users can be <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture-x-authorized-user-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">added at no charge<\/a>, (see<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> rates and fees<\/a>) and they also get Capital One Lounge access with up to two guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Entry or TSA PreCheck:<\/strong> Cardholders can receive up to $100 in statement credits for either TSA PreCheck or Global Entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stacking car rental perks: <\/strong>Cardmembers enjoy the ability to stack car rental perks with Hertz <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/venture-x-losing-hertz-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">through Dec. 31, 2024<\/a>.*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual fee: <\/strong>$395 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting how the Venture X starts with the foundation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/reviews\/capital-one-venture-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a>, the issuer&#8217;s mainstay rewards card, and builds from there.<\/p>\n<p>The Venture X features significant but unfussy perks that even inexperienced travelers can maximize. It keeps the same, simple earning structure, accruing 2 miles per dollar on most charges, complemented by elevated earning rates for bookings made via Capital One Travel and a host of other perks.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the same redemption scheme with the two cards: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-capital-one-miles-fixed-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">straightforward, fixed-value options<\/a> for beginners along with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-capital-one-miles-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">higher-value transfer options<\/a> for the more experienced rewards users.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Upon enrollment, accessible through the Capital One website or mobile app, eligible cardholders will remain at upgraded status level through December 31, 2024. Please note, enrolling through the normal Hertz Gold Plus Rewards enrollment process (e.g. at Hertz.com) will not automatically detect a cardholder as being eligible for the program and cardholders will not be automatically upgraded to the applicable status tier. Additional terms apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-does-the-venture-x-compare\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How does the Venture X compare?<\/h2>\n<p>With a $395 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>), Venture X falls within the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-premium-travel-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">premium travel cards category<\/a>. Two main competitors come to mind: the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Platinum<\/a><\/span> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While both of these cards come with significantly higher annual fees \u2014 $550 for the Sapphire Reserve and $695 for the Platinum (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>) \u2014 they also include more perks and, in the case of the Reserve, more flexibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Amex Platinum: More lounges, more complexity, higher annual fee<\/h3>\n<p>The Amex Platinum is still the front-runner when it comes to lounge access, with its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/american-express-platinum-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Global Lounge Collection<\/a> and access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/the-ultimate-guide-to-amex-centurion-lounges\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Centurion Lounges<\/a>, Delta Sky Clubs (when on a same-day Delta flight; limited to six annual visits from Feb. 1, 2025), Priority Pass lounges and more. Enrollment is required for select benefits.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-LGA-Zach-Griff-77.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Capital One has lofty ambitions with its own lounge network, Amex has a significant head start with Centurion Lounges throughout the U.S. as well as in places like London (LHR) and Hong Kong (HKG).<\/p>\n<p>But the Venture X is not all about lounge access; it&#8217;s also about value and simplicity. And <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/premium-cards-now-too-complicated\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this is where the Amex Platinum falters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Platinum has a somewhat dizzying laundry list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/maximizing-amex-platinum\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">benefits and perks<\/a>, including at least 10 different built-in statement credits doled out in increments from monthly to semiannually, annually and every 4-4\u00bd years. While you can offset the card&#8217;s hefty annual fee with these included credits, it&#8217;s a lot to keep track of them.<\/p>\n<p>The Venture X beats out the Platinum from the perspective of pure ease.<\/p>\n<h3>Chase Sapphire Reserve: More flexibility, higher annual fee<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> is another key Venture X competitor. The Reserve comes with an annual statement credit perk that is perhaps one of the easiest to use \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/chase-sapphire-reserve-annual-travel-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$300 toward any travel<\/a>, from hotels to ride-hailing services to airlines and much more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/20210915_The-Ritz-Carlton-Fari-Islands-Maldives_CDong-212.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">CHRIS DONG\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just Capital One that is leaning into its travel portal. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> cardholders also earn bonus points at similar rates to the Venture X when booking through the Chase <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-rewards-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Rewards travel portal<\/a>, with 10 points per dollar on hotel and car rental purchases and 5 points per dollar on airfare.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Chase Sapphire Reserve has a dedicated 1.5-cent redemption rate for travel booked through its portal, significantly surpassing the 1 cent per mile you get with the Venture and Venture X cards. Coupled with travel partners, Chase Ultimate Rewards are valued at up to 2.05 cents apiece, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, with a $550 annual fee and just one <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/chase-sapphire-airport-lounge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase airport lounge<\/a> open in the U.S., the Venture X still gives the Reserve a run for its money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-premium-travel-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Battle of the premium travel rewards cards \u2014 which is best for you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Long-term value proposition<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the math simplified: If you can maximize the $300 annual credit toward Capital One Travel, the Venture X&#8217;s annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) effectively comes down to $95, the same annual fee as the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?issuer=Capital+One&amp;name=Capital+One+Venture+Rewards+Credit+Card+%28Rates+and+Fees%29&amp;pid=10373&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>). Add in a 10,000-mile bonus for every account anniversary (worth $185, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG valuations<\/a>) and lounge access, and the Venture X becomes even more enticing as a must-have travel credit card.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Capital One Venture X can be a great option for many travelers, and the card is only likely to become more compelling over time as Capital One continues to invest in its rewards program and its lounge network.<\/p>\n<p>The Venture X fits nicely in a competitive field of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-premium-travel-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">premium rewards cards<\/a>, including established players from Amex and Chase, and it currently offers a solid initial sign-up bonus of 75,000 miles after you spend $4,000 in the first three months.<\/p>\n<p>If you value simplicity, a user-friendly travel portal and a growing network of airport lounges, consider adding the Venture X card to your wallet today.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re curious how the personal Venture X compares to the Venture X Business, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/capital-one-venture-x-vs-venture-x-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our card showdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture X<\/a><\/span> with 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/capital-one-venture-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a fantastic option when it comes to travel rewards credit cards. With an annual fee that undercuts the competition and plentiful perks that are easy to understand, the card is nearly a no-brainer for travelers ranging from luxury seekers to the more budget-minded. 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