Spark 2x Miles vs Venture X
Spark 2x Miles
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Venture X
$395/yr
7.5/10
Quick Answer
Spark 2x Miles charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Venture X charges $395/yr with 1X base rewards. Spark 2x Miles offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Spark 2x Miles
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $395)
Rewards Earning
Venture X
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Venture X
7 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Venture X
$325 in annual credits
Flexibility
Venture X
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
Spark 2x Miles wins for most people
The $296 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Venture X wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Venture XRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Spark 2x Miles
| Everything | 2.0X |
| Hotels & rental cars (Capital One Travel) | 5.0X |
Venture X
| Hotels and rental cars via Capital One Travel | 10.0X |
| Flights and vacation rentals via Capital One Travel | 5.0X |
| Capital One Entertainment | 5.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
Spark 2x Miles (0 benefits)
See full review for benefits details.
Venture X (7 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption (up to $2,000)
- Trip Delay Reimbursement (up to $500)
- Auto Rental Collision Coverage
- Purchase Protection (up to $500)
- Extended Warranty
- Capital One Lounge + Plaza Premium
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit (up to $100)