Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Card vs. Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Hilton Honors American Express Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Card

Amex

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Hilton Honors American Express Card leads on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance, while Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Hilton Honors American Express Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

3 vs 0 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Hilton Honors American Express Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Hilton Honors American Express Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Card earns more on its best category (7× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance Hilton Honors American Express Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$400
$300
First-year net
+$400
+$300
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, U.S. Supermarkets
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Hilton Honors
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.