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Capital One Venture X vs Citi Strata Elite Card

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

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Feature Comparison
Feature
Capital One Venture XCapital One
Citi Strata Elite CardCiti
Rating4.9/54.4/5
Annual Fee$395$595
APR19.49% - 28.49%20.24% - 28.24%
Signup Bonus75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 months75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in 3 months
Rewards Rate10X on hotels/cars via Capital One Travel, 5X on flights via Capital One Travel, 2X on everything else10X on hotels, car rentals & attractions via Citi Travel, 5X on flights via Citi Travel, 3X on air travel, restaurants, supermarkets, gas/EV stations, 1X on everything else
Credit Scoreexcellentexcellent
Pros
Priority Pass + Capital One Lounges access
$300 annual travel credit makes effective fee $95
10,000 bonus miles every anniversary
Up to $300 annual hotel credit and $200 annual Splurge Credit
10X on hotels and 5X on flights via Citi Travel
Transfer points to 17+ airline and hotel partners
Cons
$395 annual fee upfront
Travel credit only through Capital One portal
Lounge guest access now costs $45/adult as of Feb 2026
$595 annual fee is steep for the Citi ecosystem
New card — still building out lounge and premium perks
Fewer transfer partners than Amex or Chase
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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 Citi Strata Elite Card (4.4/5). 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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