Card review

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card review

Capital One · Visa

4.1 / 5 How we rate

Best premium travel card for a mid-tier annual fee

Annual fee $395
Welcome bonus 75,000 miles after $4,000 spend in 3 months
Rewards rate Up to 10x miles
Intro APR (purchases) None
Intro APR (balance transfers) None
Regular APR 19.49% to 28.49% variable
Foreign transaction fee None
Recommended credit Excellent (740-850)

Rewards

  • 10x miles Hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
  • 5x miles Flights and vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel
  • 2x miles All other purchases

Key perks

  • $300 annual travel credit via Capital One Travel
  • 10,000 bonus miles each account anniversary
  • Capital One Lounge and Priority Pass access for the cardholder
  • Up to $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck

Pros

  • Annual travel credit and anniversary miles can offset much of the fee
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Strong everyday 2x earn rate on all spending
  • Premium travel protections and lounge access

Cons

  • High upfront annual fee
  • Best value requires using the Capital One Travel portal
  • Since February 2026, authorized users pay $125 per year for lounge access and lounge guests cost $45 each (free guests require $75,000 annual spend)
  • Travel credit is portal restricted, not a flexible statement credit

The bottom line

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card scores 4.1 out of 5 in our rubric. Best premium travel card for a mid-tier annual fee. Current welcome offer: 75,000 miles after $4,000 spend in 3 months.

Rates and offers verified 2026-07. Terms change often, so confirm the current details on the issuer's site before you apply.

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