Capital One
Travel rewards

Capital One Venture X

Capital One · Visa

Best for

Premium travel at a fee the annual credits can offset, if you book through their portal.

Annual fee
$395
FX fee
None
Purchase APR
19.49%
Income req.
N/A
Recommended credit score
720+
Approval difficulty
Hard approval

Vault Nerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements, not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Reward rates

Hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
10x
Flights booked through Capital One Travel
5x
Every other purchase
2x

Welcome bonus

75,000 bonus miles after qualifying spending in the first 3 months.

Perks

  • Excellent credit, roughly 720 and above
  • $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel
  • Capital One Lounge and Priority Pass access

Frequently asked questions

Is the Capital One Venture X worth it?

It charges a $395 annual fee. It's best suited to premium travel at a fee the annual credits can offset, if you book through their portal. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your spending. Run your own numbers through our credit card finder to see the net rewards after the fee.

What does the Capital One Venture X earn?

It earns 10x on hotels and rental cars booked through capital one travel, 5x on flights booked through capital one travel and 2x on every other purchase.

What credit score do you need for the Capital One Venture X?

We'd suggest a score of around 720 or higher, which puts approval in our "hard" band. This is a Vault Nerd estimate based on the card's tier and stated requirements. Approval also depends on your income, existing debt and credit history.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · How we research

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Capital One Venture X Review.” Vault Nerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/capital-one-venture-x, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Capital One published product page and cardholder agreement