Capital One Venture X vs. Venture X Business: Small but important differences
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Two of Capital One's premium cards have become very popular over the past few years.
Most TPG readers are familiar with the personal Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. And if you are a small-business owner, you may be interested in its business sibling, the Capital One Venture X Business.
At first glance, the Venture X Business looks almost identical to the Venture X, with many overlapping perks and the same annual fee. But a few differences between the cards will likely put one ahead of the other for you.
Here's what you need to know before choosing the Venture X or the Venture X Business.
Related: Do I need a business to get a business credit card?
Venture X vs. Venture X Business comparison
The Venture X and Venture X Business are almost identical, with the differences highlighted in bold below:
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Annual fee | $395 | $395 |
Welcome offer | Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. | Earn 150,000 bonus miles after spending $30,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
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Venture X vs. Venture X Business welcome offer
Both the Venture X and the Venture X Business come with valuable welcome bonuses.
New Venture X cardholders earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. According to TPG's April 2025 valuations, Capital One miles are worth 1.85 cents each, making this bonus worth $1,388.
The Venture X Business, on the other hand, comes with a much higher welcome bonus. New cardholders can earn 150,000 bonus miles after spending $30,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
According to TPG's April 2025 valuations, this bonus is worth up to $2,775.
Winner: Venture X Business — as long as you can meet the higher spending requirement.
Related: 10 ways to meet the spending requirements and earn the bonus on a new card
Venture X vs. Venture X Business benefits
The Venture X and Venture X Business have a lot of overlapping benefits, including:
- Lounge access: Complimentary access for the cardholder and up to two guests per visit to Capital One and Priority Pass lounges (restaurant access not included)
- Travel credit: $300 annual credit for bookings made through the respective travel portal
- Bonus miles each year: 10,000 bonus anniversary miles each year
- Hotel perks: Access to Capital One's Premier Collection and Lifestyle Collection of hotels
- TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit: Up to $120 in statement credits for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry
- Travel and purchase protections
- No foreign transaction fees
Where they differ:
- The Venture X Business has business-oriented benefits (like itemized spending reports) and your card's balance must be paid in full every month (given it has no preset spending limit).
Winner: Tie.
Earning miles on the Venture X vs. Venture X Business
The Venture X and the Venture X Business have the same earning rates:
- 10 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through their respective travel portal
- 5 miles per dollar on flights and vacation rentals purchased through their respective travel portal
- 2 miles per dollar on other purchases
Since both cards have the same earning rates, you'll likely want to explore different card options if you want to earn bonus rewards on other specific categories, such as dining, groceries or common business expenses.
Winner: Tie
Related: The best credit cards for each spending category
Redeeming miles on the Venture X vs. Venture X Business
Both the Venture X and the Venture X Business earn transferable Capital One miles and have the same redemption options.
Transferring your miles to any of Capital One's 15-plus airline and hotel partners is the most valuable redemption route and our recommendation.
You can also redeem your miles for:
- A statement credit: 1 cent per mile; to cover travel expenses and gift cards
- Amazon purchases: 0.8 cents per mile
- Cash back: 0.5 cents per mile
Winner: Tie — both cards offer the same redemption options.
Related: Should you transfer your Capital One miles or redeem them directly for travel?
Transferring miles with the Venture X vs. Venture X Business
Both the Venture X and the Venture X Business earn miles that you can transfer to any of Capital One's 15-plus hotel and airline partners, including Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Wyndham Rewards.
TPG contributing editor Matt Moffitt likes to transfer his Capital One miles to Choice Privileges, which offers attractive award rates for hotel stays in expensive Nordic countries.
With the wide range of options available, you'll easily find a transfer that fits your travel preferences and goals.
Winner: Tie — both cards have the same transfer options.
Should I get the Venture X or the Venture X Business?
While the Venture X Business offers a substantial number of miles for its welcome bonus, the spending requirement will be unrealistic for a lot of people. With a more reasonable spending requirement for its welcome offer and great benefits, the Venture X will be a better choice for most.
Bottom line
The Venture X and Venture X Business are almost identical twins, with an annual travel credit, complimentary airport lounge access, anniversary bonus miles and the same annual fee.
The Venture X adds in car rental elite status, while the business version has a much higher welcome bonus (with a substantial spending requirement), itemized spending reports and no preset spending limit.
Whether you choose the personal or business version, (Venture) X marks the spot for premium perks at a reasonable annual fee.
For more details, read our full reviews of the Venture X and Venture X Business.
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