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Capital One Venture X Business vs TAP Miles and Go American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Venture X Business comes from Capital One at $395/yr; the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card from Cardless at $79/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

If you're not sure you'll use premium perks, start with the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card, its annual fee is significantly lower and the bonus values are similar. Upgrade later if you find yourself using the higher-tier benefits.

FeatureCapital One Venture X BusinessTAP Miles and Go American Express Card
Annual fee$395$79
Sign-up bonus150,000 bonus miles40,000 bonus miles
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus$30,000 in 3 mo$2,500 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneCardless
Card categorytravelairline
Best earning category (Other)2x1x
Transfer partnerscapital-oneNone
Headline benefits
    • 3x miles on TAP purchases
    • 2 Lisbon lounge passes per year
    • Free extra checked bag
    • Star Alliance redemptions
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    Capital One Venture X Business
    $395/yr · 150,000 bonus miles
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    TAP Miles and Go American Express Card
    $79/yr · 40,000 bonus miles

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture X Business

    Editorial take: TAP Miles and Go American Express Card

    The only US co-branded card for a European Star Alliance carrier. Useful if you fly TAP to Lisbon or onward Europe several times a year, since the lounge passes, free extra bag, and Premium Boarding can each be worth more than the $79 annual fee on a single transatlantic trip.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Venture X Business or TAP Miles and Go American Express Card?
    Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
    Is the Capital One Venture X Business's $395 annual fee worth it compared to the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card?
    At $395/yr, the Capital One Venture X Business is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Venture X Business and TAP Miles and Go American Express Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Cardless) the application rules don't conflict. 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 X Business or the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Venture X Business: $30,000 spend in 3 months. TAP Miles and Go American Express Card: $2,500 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.