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August 3, 2023

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My 2 favorite cards

by Andrew Kunesh, Senior Reporter, Cards & Loyalty

When I’m out and about, I use just two cards: the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the American Express® Gold Card. The points and miles I’ve earned have taken me around the world.

Even though these cards have a $395 and $250 annual fee (see rates and fees), respectively, I think it’s well worth it.

The Capital One Venture X card offers up to $300 in annual statement credits for bookings made through Capital One Travel, an anniversary bonus of 10,000 bonus miles, and complimentary access to Priority Pass and Capital One lounges. You can also add up to four authorized users who receive the same lounge access perks at no charge. Other notable benefits include cellphone and travel protections and up to a $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit every four years.

The American Express Gold Card offers an annual dining statement credit of up to $120, allowing you to earn up to $10 in monthly credits when dining at participating partners like Grubhub. Additionally, you can earn up to $120 in annual Uber Cash, receiving up to $10 in Uber Cash per month for Uber Eats and Uber rides in the U.S. By valuing these benefits at $240, the card’s annual fee effectively becomes $10 when considering the credits received. Enrollment is required for these benefits.

Both cards have valuable transfer partners, including Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles and British Airways Executive Club.

To learn more about maximizing the Venture X and Amex Gold, check out these stories:

For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the above benefits are provided by Visa® or Mastercard® and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply.

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