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Discover it Miles vs Capital One Venture X

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Rubric: Capital One Venture X leads by None pts. Scores: Discover it Miles 73.6%, Capital One Venture X 74.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Discover it Miles nets $346/yr, Capital One Venture X nets $66/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeMiles: 10.0 · X: 5.0
• Rewards rateMiles: 6.0 · X: 10
• Sign-up bonusMiles: n/a · X: 10
• Intro 0% APRMiles: 7.1 · X: 0.0
• Regular APRMiles: 8.4 · X: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feeMiles: 10.0 · X: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Miles: n/a · X: 10.0

Downsides

• Discover it Miles73.6%
  Discover · travel · limited data
  Annual fee $0APR 17.74%–26.74% variableRewards 1.5% baseCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ Late fee up to $41 · First-year miles match not counted.

• 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, Discover it Miles 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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