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Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex vs Capital One Venture X

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Rubric: Capital One Venture X leads by 7.9 pts. Scores: Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex 66.4%, Capital One Venture X 74.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex nets $133/yr, Capital One Venture X nets $66/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeAmex: 10.0 · X: 5.0
• Rewards rateAmex: 4.5 · X: 10
• Sign-up bonusAmex: n/a · X: 10
• Intro 0% APRAmex: 0.0 · X: 0.0
• Regular APRAmex: 7.0 · X: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feeAmex: 10.0 · X: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Amex: 10.0 · X: 10.0

Downsides

• Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex66.4%
  American Express · travel
  Annual fee $0 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 1% base; 2% diningCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable) · Late fee up to $40

• Capital One Venture X74.3%
  Capital One · travel
  Annual fee $395APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 10x Capital One Travel hotels & rental cars; 5x flights & vacation rentals; 2x otherCredit Excellent

  ⚠ $395 annual fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex or Capital One Venture X?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Capital One Venture X scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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