Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. Capital One Platinum Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Plus Card wins on earning ceiling; Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

Pick the Capital One Platinum Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Capital One Platinum Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 2
  • First-year math Capital One Platinum Credit Card

    Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Capital One Platinum Credit Card

    Capital One Platinum Credit Card is $99 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 0×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
First-year net
$-99
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue

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