Head to head

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card vs. Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins on earning ceiling, lounge access, and foreign transactions; Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

3 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

    Ink Business Unlimited 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 5×).

  • Lounge access Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

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

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$395
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
$750
First-year net
+$730
+$750
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Hotels Via Portal, Flights Via Portal
Lyft
Lounge access
capital-one-lounge, priority-pass
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
Chase Ultimate Rewards

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