It's worth mentioning - although this video focuses on the Venture X in the duo, it can be replaced with the Venture Rewards card that also earns 2X on everything at only a $95 annual fee! While I think the Venture X is worth it, those who want to avoid high annual fees and don't find value in lounge access and other travel benefits may find this to be a better fit for them. p.s. It also has the same 75K mile sign-up bonus: rdguarantee.link/Capital-One-Venture
I think the Venture X is only worth it if you are only using the Capital One duo or don't have another luxury credit card. Once the credits start adding up from other cards, the $300 travel credit through the portal becomes a pain to use.
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Great breakdown. The big point I’ll add missing is the gas category. That being said all my gas spend is on the vx so it gets 2x. I just think c1 could improve this even on the vx/venture family. In my perfect world I’d like to see c1 improve the venture family to be the ulitimate travel cards for everything in the us. Discounts/enhanced earnings at national parks/reserves, an rv rental partner through their portal, and even a cruise partner.
I really like your perspective, that’s a unique take on the benefits that cart could have that you really don’t hear a lot of other people talking about. That would add really unique value and make it the perfect card for some people
Vx is seen hyped as a good card . I think if you take away not needing priority pass beyond the normal use of other card issuers and not using the 3 airports that have a C1 lounge much of the card isn't worth being excited about.
I think this is a good counter argument. It's the unlimited lounge access, the Hertz President's Circle, and other travel benefits that elevate the card. If you don't think you can/want to visit lounges 5-10x a year, the argument for other cards gets stronger! In this instance, if you don't really visit lounges you could replace the VX for the Venture Rewards for only a $95 annual fee.
They have airlines in the 3 alliances so you can easily fly on United, Delta, American, and Alaska/Hawaiian easily using points. Hotels are a bit weak, but Wyndham points also are redeemable at Caesars properties globally so there's that.
