Capital One Venture X elevated bonus: Earn 90,000 miles through a referral link
There are a lot of reasons to add the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card to your wallet: airport lounge access for you and two guests, a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, 10,000 anniversary miles and the ability to earn at least 2 Capital One miles per dollar on all your purchases — all for a reasonable annual fee (see rates and fees).
And if you have a friend, family member or co-worker who has been trying to convince you to get the Venture X, now might be the perfect time to heed their advice.
That's because you may be able to get an elevated welcome bonus by applying through someone else's referral link, as first reported by Danny the Deal Guru. Here's how to access the offer.
Current Venture X referral offer
Some Venture X cardholders have been targeted for a referral offer that allows new applicants for the card to earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months from account opening.
For comparison purposes, the current public offer for the card is 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in the first three months of account opening, so this gets you an extra 15,000 miles for the same amount of spending.
TPG values Capital One miles at 1.85 cents each, thanks to a wide range of valuable transfer partners, making this elevated bonus worth an impressive $1,665.
The Venture X had its highest welcome offer of 100,000 miles (since expired) after its initial launch in November 2021, but this is the first time we've seen an offer higher than 75,000 bonus miles since March 2022. If you know someone who has the Venture X and can access this targeted referral offer, this is one to jump on.
How to refer someone from your Venture X
If you already have the Venture X, go to the "Refer a Friend" link and log in to your account. If you have the 90,000-point offer, send your personalized link to your friends, family members and co-workers who are interested. When they apply and are approved using your link, they'll get the elevated welcome bonus, and you'll earn 10,000-25,000 bonus miles for each approved referral — up to a total of 100,000 bonus miles per calendar year. (The amount of bonus miles varies by cardholder.)
Related: What you need to know about Capital One Refer a Friend
Bottom line
If you know someone who already has the Venture X and has been targeted for a referral with this 90,000-mile bonus offer, now is an ideal time to apply through their referral link. And if you're already a cardholder who has been targeted for the elevated referral link, it's time to share the love with your network and rack up Capital One miles for yourself.
For more about why we love this card, check out our full review of the Capital One Venture X.
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| 17X | Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card. |
| 3X | Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining. |
| 2X | 2X points for every $1 spent on all other purchases. |
Intro offer
Annual Fee
Recommended Credit
Why We Chose It
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless carries a $95 annual fee but offers plenty of ways to get more value from it year after year. You’ll get automatic Silver elite status, which awards 10% bonus points on stays, and enjoy a pathway to Gold status (with 15 elite night credits each year) to lock in some even better benefits. Cardholders also receive an annual free night certificate (worth up to 35,000 points) each cardmember anniversary. Those who can maximize this certificate can lock in a room with a rate far exceeding the $95 annual fee.Pros
- Annual free night certificate (up to 35,000 points) each cardmember anniversary
- Automatic Silver elite status with a pathway to Gold
Cons
- There are better Marriott cards if you want higher tier status or no annual fee
- Earn 125,000 Bonus Points + 1 Free Night Award after qualifying purchases.
- Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining.
- Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.
- 1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.
- Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card.
- Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, automatic Silver Elite status, and path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees. Your points don't expire as long as you make purchases on your card every 24 months.
- Member FDIC
Rewards Rate
| 17X | Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card. |
| 3X | Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining. |
| 2X | 2X points for every $1 spent on all other purchases. |
Intro Offer
Earn 125,000 Bonus Points + 1 Free Night Award after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening with your Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. Free Night Award valued up to 50,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees.125K Points + 1 Free NightAnnual Fee
$95Recommended Credit
Credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.Good Credit, Excellent Credit
Why We Chose It
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless carries a $95 annual fee but offers plenty of ways to get more value from it year after year. You’ll get automatic Silver elite status, which awards 10% bonus points on stays, and enjoy a pathway to Gold status (with 15 elite night credits each year) to lock in some even better benefits. Cardholders also receive an annual free night certificate (worth up to 35,000 points) each cardmember anniversary. Those who can maximize this certificate can lock in a room with a rate far exceeding the $95 annual fee.Pros
- Annual free night certificate (up to 35,000 points) each cardmember anniversary
- Automatic Silver elite status with a pathway to Gold
Cons
- There are better Marriott cards if you want higher tier status or no annual fee
- Earn 125,000 Bonus Points + 1 Free Night Award after qualifying purchases.
- Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining.
- Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.
- 1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.
- Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card.
- Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, automatic Silver Elite status, and path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees. Your points don't expire as long as you make purchases on your card every 24 months.
- Member FDIC