Capital One Venture X vs The Platinum Card

A side-by-side look at Capital One Venture X and The Platinum Card — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

Capital One Venture XThe Platinum Card
Sign-up bonus (est.)75,000 miles (spend $4,000 in 3 months)80,000 MR points (spend $8,000 in 6 months)
Annual fee$395/yr$895/yr
Foreign transaction feeNoneNone
Suggested score740+740+
Reward highlights$300 annual travel credit
10,000 anniversary miles
Free authorized users + lounge access
5x on flights
Centurion Lounge access
Over $1,000 in assorted annual credits
Who it's forBest for families who want premium travel perks at a near-zero effective cost.Best for frequent flyers who will use the lounges and burn through every credit.