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Capital One Venture X Business vs Chase Sapphire Reserve

Both are travel travel cards. The Capital One Venture X Business comes from Capital One at $395/yr; the Chase Sapphire Reserve from Chase at $795/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Chase Sapphire Reserve is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,500 more in estimated value) than the Capital One Venture X Business's. Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve first; revisit the Capital One Venture X Business after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Venture X BusinessChase Sapphire Reserve
Annual fee$395$795
Sign-up bonus150,000 bonus miles125,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$2,500
Min spend to unlock bonus$30,000 in 3 mo$6,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Other)2x1x
Transfer partnerscapital-onechase-ur
Headline benefits
    • $300 annual travel credit
    • 8x on Chase Travel
    • 4x on flights & hotels booked direct
    • $500 The Edit hotel credit
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    Capital One Venture X Business
    $395/yr · 150,000 bonus miles
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    Chase Sapphire Reserve
    $795/yr · 125,000 points

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture X Business

    Editorial take: Chase Sapphire Reserve

    Recently revamped with over $3,000 in annual credits and perks. If you travel three or more times a year and live near an airport with a Sapphire lounge, this card is a smart choice.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Venture X Business or Chase Sapphire Reserve?
    The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a public bonus (125,000 points, worth roughly $2,500), while the Capital One Venture X Business doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Capital One Venture X Business's $395 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Sapphire Reserve?
    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 Chase Sapphire Reserve's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Venture X Business and Chase Sapphire Reserve?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Chase) 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 Chase Sapphire Reserve 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. Chase Sapphire Reserve: $6,000 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.