Head to head

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card 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.

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America

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.

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card wins on annual fee; Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, lounge access, and travel insurance.

Pick the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card 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 Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card 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.

  • Travel insurance Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$395
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
First-year net
+$0
+$730
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Travel
Flights Via Portal, Hotels Via Portal
Lounge access
No
capital-one-lounge, priority-pass
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Bank of America Travel Rewards Points
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.