Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit Card vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

On the criteria below, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins on annual fee; Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance.

Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless 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 3
  • First-year math Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Capital One Platinum Credit Card

    Capital One Platinum Credit Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
—
$875
First-year net
+$0
+$780
Peak earning rate
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6×
Top categories
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Dining, Gas, Grocery
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
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Marriott Bonvoy

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