Head-to-head comparison of every feature, fee, and perk
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| Category wins | 5/6 | 1/6 |
| Fees & APR | ||
| Annual Fee | $395✗ Highest | $99★ Lowest |
| Purchase APR | 19.99% – 29.99% | 21.49% – 29.49% |
| Intro APR (Purchases) | ||
| Intro APR (Balance Transfer) | ||
| Foreign Txn Fee | None★ Lowest | None |
| Balance Transfer Fee | None | 5% |
| Rewards | ||
| Rewards Type | Miles | Points |
| Base Rewards Rate | 2x★ Highest | 1x✗ Lowest |
| Bonus Categories | 10x Hotels & Cars (Capital One) · 5x Flights (Capital One) | 6x JetBlue Purchases · 2x Restaurants · 2x Groceries |
| Sign-Up Bonus | $750 value★ Highest | $600 value✗ Lowest |
| Eligibility | ||
| Credit Score | Excellent (750+) | Good (670-749) |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
| At a Glance | ||
| Best For | Premium travelers seeking maximum value | Frequent JetBlue flyers |
| Ratings | ||
| User Rating | 4.8 / 5★ Highest | 4.1 / 5✗ Lowest |
| Editor Score | 10 / 10★ Highest | 7 / 10✗ Lowest |
| Apply Now | Apply | Apply |
| Full Review | View details → | View details → |
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The Capital One Venture X Rewards ($395/year) and the JetBlue Plus Card ($99/year) compete on different axes. The Capital One Venture X Rewards's strongest category is 10x on Hotels & Cars (Capital One), while the JetBlue Plus Card leads with 6x on JetBlue Purchases. The Capital One Venture X Rewards costs $296 more per year, so you need at least $296 in incremental rewards to justify it over the JetBlue Plus Card. At typical spend levels this breaks even somewhere between $8,880 and $17,760 in bonus-category purchases annually. Our scoring model gives the edge to the Capital One Venture X Rewards — it leads on 4 of the 6 key dimensions we evaluate. That said, this ranking is algorithmic; your specific spending pattern can flip the answer.
Leads on 4 of 6 key comparison dimensions
| Dimension | Capital One Venture X Rewards | JetBlue Plus Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $395/year | $99/year |
| Base Reward Rate | 2x on everything | 1x on everything |
| Top Bonus Category | 10x on Hotels & Cars (Capital One) | 6x on JetBlue Purchases |
| Sign-Up Bonus | 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in 3 months | 60,000 TrueBlue points after spending $1,000 in 90 days |
| Lounge Access | Yes | No |
| Credit Score Required | excellent | good |
Green checkmark indicates the card that leans stronger on that dimension. Our scoring model evaluates these quantitatively — your specific needs may shift the answer.
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It depends on your spending habits. The Capital One Venture X Rewards has a $395 annual fee and earns 2x base rewards. The JetBlue Plus Card has a $99 annual fee and earns 1x base rewards. Compare their bonus categories above to see which aligns better with your spending.
The Capital One Venture X Rewards has a $395 annual fee while the JetBlue Plus Card has a $99 annual fee. The Capital One Venture X Rewards costs $296 more per year, so it needs to deliver that much extra value in rewards and perks to justify the difference.
Yes, since these cards are from different issuers (Capital One and Barclays), you can hold both. Many people pair cards from different banks to maximize bonus category coverage across all their spending.