Head to head

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

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

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

Amex

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

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

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 1
  • First-year math Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

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

  • Annual fee Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card is $150 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card earns more on its best category (12× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
$150
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$650
$300
First-year net
+$500
+$300
Peak earning rate
12×
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.