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Capital One Venture Rewards vs Capital One Venture X Business

Both are travel travel cards. The Capital One Venture Rewards comes from Capital One at $95/yr; the Capital One Venture X Business from Capital One at $395/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

Both cards come from Capital One and target travel spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The Capital One Venture X Business costs $300 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.

FeatureCapital One Venture RewardsCapital One Venture X Business
Annual fee$95$395
Sign-up bonus75,000 miles150,000 bonus miles
Bonus value (est.)$1,238-
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 3 mo$30,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneCapital One
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one)5x1x
Transfer partnerscapital-onecapital-one
Headline benefits
  • 2x on everything
  • 18 transfer partners
  • $120 TSA credit
  • No foreign tx fees
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    Capital One Venture Rewards
    $95/yr · 75,000 miles
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    Capital One Venture X Business
    $395/yr · 150,000 bonus miles

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture Rewards

    The simplest travel card in the game. Flat 2x on everything plus transfer partners means you don't have to think, just swipe. Great for people who don't want to chase bonus categories.

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture X Business

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Venture Rewards or Capital One Venture X Business?
    The Capital One Venture Rewards has a public bonus (75,000 miles, worth roughly $1,238), while the Capital One Venture X Business doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Capital One Venture Rewards's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One Venture X Business?
    At $95/yr, the Capital One Venture Rewards is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Capital One Venture X Business's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Venture Rewards and Capital One Venture X Business?
    Yes, though both are issued by Capital One so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Capital One Venture Rewards or the Capital One Venture X Business first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Venture Rewards: $4,000 spend in 3 months. Capital One Venture X Business: $30,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.