Head to head

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card vs. IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

On the criteria below, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins on lounge access; IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

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

Who wins what

1 vs 2 (1 tie)
  • First-year math IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is $296 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Lounge access Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$395
$99
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
$1,295
First-year net
+$730
+$1,196
Peak earning rate
10×
10×
Top categories
Hotels Via Portal, Flights Via Portal
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
Lounge access
capital-one-lounge, priority-pass
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
IHG One Rewards

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