Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on annual fee; Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, lounge access, and foreign transactions.

Pick the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 4
  • First-year math Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express is $395 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 3×).

  • Lounge access Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$395
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,125
First-year net
+$200
+$730
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
Hotels Via Portal, Flights Via Portal
Lounge access
No
capital-one-lounge, priority-pass
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Capital One Miles

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.