Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card vs. Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Capital One
4.7

2x miles on everything. $300 travel credit. Premium perks.

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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express
4.6

6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr). 6% on select streaming.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Capital One Venture
Blue Cash Preferred®
Annual Fee
$395/yr
$95/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
75,000 miles
$350
Rewards Rate
2x-10x
1%-6%
Rewards Type
Miles
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
19.99%-29.99% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Pros
  • $300 annual travel credit offsets fee
  • 2x miles on every purchase
  • Premium perks: lounge access, TSA PreCheck credit
Cons
  • $395 annual fee
  • Best for frequent travelers
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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Pros
  • 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year)
  • 6% on select streaming subscriptions
  • $0 intro annual fee for first year
Cons
  • $95 annual fee after first year
  • 6% grocery bonus caps at $6,000/year
  • Foreign transaction fee
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