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The Platinum Card from American Express vs Capital One Venture X

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.

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Feature Comparison
Feature
The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmerican Express
Capital One Venture XCapital One
Rating4.8/54.9/5
Annual Fee$895$395
APRN/A (Pay Over Time: 19.49% - 28.49%)19.49% - 28.49%
Signup BonusAs high as 175,000 points after spending $12,000 in 6 months (offer varies by applicant)75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 months
Rewards Rate5X on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel, 1X on everything else10X on hotels/cars via Capital One Travel, 5X on flights via Capital One Travel, 2X on everything else
Credit Scoreexcellentexcellent
Pros
Centurion Lounges + Priority Pass + Delta Sky Clubs (10 visits/yr)
Over $2,000 in annual credits (hotel, airline, Uber, Saks, Resy, CLEAR)
5X on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel
Priority Pass + Capital One Lounges access
$300 annual travel credit makes effective fee $95
10,000 bonus miles every anniversary
Cons
$895 annual fee is steep without maximizing credits
1X on most non-travel spending
Charge card — balance must be paid in full (Pay Over Time available)
$395 annual fee upfront
Travel credit only through Capital One portal
Lounge guest access now costs $45/adult as of Feb 2026
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Verdict

Our Pick: Capital One Venture X

With a 4.9/5 rating, the Capital One Venture X edges out the The Platinum Card from American Express (4.8/5). At $395/yr, the value proposition is strong. The Venture X punches way above its weight. With $300 in travel credits, lounge access, and 10K anniversary miles, the effective cost is just $95 — rivaling cards that cost twice as much.

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