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Capital One Venture X Business vs Citi Double Cash

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Venture X Business comes from Capital One at $395/yr; the Citi Double Cash from Citi at $0/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 Citi Double Cash, 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 BusinessCiti Double Cash
Annual fee$395$0
Sign-up bonus150,000 bonus miles$200 cash back
Bonus value (est.)-$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$30,000 in 3 mo$1,500 in 6 mo
IssuerCapital OneCiti
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Other)2x2x
Transfer partnerscapital-oneciti-ty
Headline benefits
    • 2% everywhere
    • No annual fee
    • Pairs with TY Premier
    • Simple earning
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    Capital One Venture X Business
    $395/yr · 150,000 bonus miles
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    Citi Double Cash
    $0/yr · $200 cash back

    Editorial take: Capital One Venture X Business

    Editorial take: Citi Double Cash

    The OG flat 2% card. Pairs with Custom Cash + Premier to form Citi's trifecta, turns your combined cash back into transferable ThankYou Points. Rock solid for non-bonus spend.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Venture X Business or Citi Double Cash?
    The Citi Double Cash has a public bonus ($200 cash back, worth roughly $200), 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 Citi Double Cash?
    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 Citi Double Cash's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Capital One Venture X Business and Citi Double Cash?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and Citi) 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 Citi Double Cash 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. Citi Double Cash: $1,500 in 6 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.