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Capital One Venture X vs Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

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Feature Comparison
Feature
Capital One Venture XCapital One
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmerican Express
Rating4.9/54.3/5
Annual Fee$395$150
APR19.49% - 28.49%19.49% - 28.49%
Signup Bonus75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 monthsFree Night Reward + 70,000 bonus points (limited-time offer)
Rewards Rate10X on hotels/cars via Capital One Travel, 5X on flights via Capital One Travel, 2X on everything else12X at Hilton, 6X at restaurants, supermarkets, and gas stations, 3X on everything else
Credit Scoreexcellentgood
Pros
Priority Pass + Capital One Lounges access
$300 annual travel credit makes effective fee $95
10,000 bonus miles every anniversary
12X at Hilton and 6X on dining/groceries/gas are massive multipliers
Complimentary Hilton Gold status with room upgrades and free breakfast
Free night reward after spending $15K in a calendar year
Cons
$395 annual fee upfront
Travel credit only through Capital One portal
Lounge guest access now costs $45/adult as of Feb 2026
$150 annual fee
Hilton points worth ~0.5cpp — need volume to get value
American Express not accepted everywhere internationally
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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 Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (4.3/5). 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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