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Capital One Venture Rewards vs Capital One Venture X
Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Capital One Venture RewardsCapital One | Capital One Venture XCapital One |
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| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Annual Fee | $95 | $395 |
| APR | 19.49% - 28.49% | 19.49% - 28.49% |
| Signup Bonus | 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 months, plus $250 Capital One Travel credit in first year | 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 months |
| Rewards Rate | 5X on hotels and rental cars via Capital One Travel, 2X on every purchase | 10X on hotels/cars via Capital One Travel, 5X on flights via Capital One Travel, 2X on everything else |
| Credit Score | good | excellent |
| Pros | 2X miles on every purchase with no category tracking 75,000 mile bonus plus $250 travel credit for new cardholders No foreign transaction fees and transfer to 15+ partners | Priority Pass + Capital One Lounges access $300 annual travel credit makes effective fee $95 10,000 bonus miles every anniversary |
| Cons | $95 annual fee with no travel credits to offset 2X base rate trails Venture X's earning structure No lounge access or premium perks | $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 Capital One Venture Rewards (4.6/5). 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.