Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card vs. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
On the criteria below, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Amex
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Capital One
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card leads on first-year math, annual fee, and earning ceiling, while Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card only ties the rest.
Pick the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.
Who wins what
0 vs 3- First-year math Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
- Annual fee Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is $255 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- $350
- $95
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $1,080
- $1,125
- First-year net
- +$730
- +$1,030
- Peak earning rate
- 3×
- 5×
- Top categories
- Airfare, Hotels Resorts, Dining
- Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- Yes
- Yes
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- None
- Reward currency
- Delta SkyMiles
- 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.