Head to head

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card vs. United Quest Card

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

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

United Quest Card

Chase

At a glance

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

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

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • 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 United Quest Card

    United Quest Card is $45 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
$350
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,125
$910
First-year net
+$730
+$560
Peak earning rate
10×
10×
Top categories
Hotels Via Portal, Flights Via Portal
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
capital-one-lounge, priority-pass
No
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.