After the Capital One venture X, what is the best value travel credit card?
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I know best is subjective but for myself and many others, the venture X is in the running for best travel credit card because it’s effectively a zero dollar annual fee card with exceptional benefits. We team it up with the Capital One savor, which is also a zero dollar annual fee credit card to get the multiplier on groceries and restaurants and then convert to miles.
I’m looking to have my wife apply for another travel credit card because they are taking away guest lounge access for the venture X starting next year and I would like her to retain that benefit. I don’t mind entering a new ecosystem, but I wanted to hear everyone’s rationale for their favorite best value credit card in the travel space. Bonus points if there is a decent sign-up bonus, we are planning a trip in January.
I personally loath the American Express style “coupon book” credit cards. I don’t personally get value by forcing myself to use services I wouldn’t normally use just to “recoup” the annual fee of a credit card.
Hi everyone!
I am looking into opening a travel credit card and I am heavily considering the Capital One Venture X.
I am likely to have at least 1-2 domestic flights yearly and maybe an international trip once every one or two years depending on budget.
Lounges are not my main priority, but rather savings, deals, and credit. I initially looked into the CSR, but the annual fee is what is holding me back in addition to wondering if my travel frequency will make the most out of it. Additionally, I also have the old Capital One Savor card (receiving 4% back on dining, groceries, and entertainment) and love the idea of being able to move points around.
For those with Venture X (and also willing to hear about CSR), are you happy with it? What’s your overall experience? How have you made the most of it or what have you gotten out of it?