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I’ve held the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card since it launched and it continues to have a home in my wallet for its generous perks. Here are six reasons why I love this great travel card aside from the current 75,000-mile welcome bonus when you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening (worth at least $750 in travel).
6. $300 Capital One Travel Credit
This credit eats around three quarters of the annual fee and can be used to book flights, hotels, and more. It’s easy to make reservations on Capital One Travel and I use my credit almost as soon as it hits.
5. No Foreign Transaction Fees
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is great for international travel since it has no foreign transaction fees (these can be around 3% on other cards).
4. Point-Transfer Partners
Capital One has a great list of transfer partners. You can turn your Capital One miles into these airline and hotel currencies on a 1:1 basis:
Airlines
- Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Finnair, KLM, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Hotels
- Choice Hotels, Wyndham
Capital One miles also transfer to EVA Air at a 2:1.5 ratio and to Accor at a 2:1 ratio.
3. 2x Earnings
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns 2x miles per $1 on every purchase. This is in addition to the 10x miles earned for booking hotels and rental cars through Capital One Travel and 5x miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel.
2. Global Entry/TSA PreCheck® Fee Reimbursement
The card offers up to a $120 statement credit on TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry. The cost of Global Entry increased for the first time in 15 years. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in April that it would be increasing the fees on three Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). Capital One has responded by bumping up the amount it covers.
1. Lounge Access
Capital One currently operates three airport lounges at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (review here), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It also recently opened its first Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). This unique dining concept is something I am excited to check out. The lounges began opening in 2021 and really introduced grab-and-go food as a concept (in addition to offering a buffet, bar, and everything else you’d want in a lounge). Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is next and I can’t wait to check it out. The card also comes with a Priority Pass Select membership, which opens the doors to many more lounges globally.
Anthony’s Take: I am looking forward to visiting more Capital One lounges in the future and will continue to carry the card. If it’s not in your wallet, you can apply here.
Anthony’s Credit Card Pick: I love the lounges that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card allows me to access. I’ve been using this card more and more this year. While it does have an annual fee of $395, it provides many travel benefits like a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®, and 10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel as well as 5x miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel. Learn more. Rates & Fees.
(Image Credits: Capital One, Air France, and TSA.)
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