Head to head

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card vs. United Club Infinite Card

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

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

At a glance

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

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee; United Club Infinite Card wins on earning ceiling.

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

Who wins what

2 vs 1
  • 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 Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is $300 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 10×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$395
$695
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
$1,170
First-year net
+$730
+$475
Peak earning rate
10×
11×
Top categories
Hotels Via Portal, Flights Via Portal
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
capital-one-lounge, priority-pass
United Club
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Capital One Miles
United MileagePlus

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