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Six value dimensions, scored 0–100. The solid bar leads that dimension.
Earning power
Statement credits
Lounge access
Hotel & status
Protections
Low annual fee
| Perk | Amex GoldAmerican Express | VentureCapital One |
|---|---|---|
| Costs & value | ||
| Annual fee | $325 Verified by source | $95 Verified by source |
| Realized value* | $424 | $100 |
| Net / year | +$99 | +$5 |
| Value check | Worth knowing | Earns its keep |
| Rewards | points | miles |
| Cash advance (ATM) | Either $10 or 5% of each advance, whichever is greater Inferred by source | 5% of each advance, minimum $5 Inferred by source |
| Points & MilesFull breakdown → | ||
| Earn rates | 4× Restaurants worldwide Verified by source 4× U.S. supermarkets Verified by source 5× Prepaid hotels via Amex Travel Verified by source 3× Flights (Amex Travel or direct) Verified by source 1× Everything else Inferred by source | 5× Hotels & rental cars via Capital One Travel Verified by source 2× Every purchase Verified by source |
| Redemption ValueFull breakdown → | ||
| Portal value | 1¢ per pt Estimated by source | 1¢ per pt Inferred by source |
| Hotel PerksFull breakdown → | ||
| The Hotel Collection | Included Inferred by source | — |
| Hertz Five Star status | Included Inferred by source | — |
| CreditsFull breakdown → | ||
| Credits | 4 credits · $424/yr | 1 credit · $100/yr |
| ProtectionsFull breakdown → | ||
| Rental car CDW | Secondary, up to $50,000 Inferred by source | Secondary auto rental coverage Inferred by source |
| Baggage | Baggage insurance up to $1,250 carry-on / $500 checked Inferred by source | Up to $1,500/incident for lost or damaged luggage (secondary to airline); max 2 claims/12 months; NY residents capped at $2,000/bag Inferred by source |
| Extended warranty | Adds up to 1 year to original manufacturer's warranty of 5 years or less; up to $10,000/covered purchase, $50,000/year Verified by source | Extends eligible manufacturer warranty; specific duration/limit depends on benefits guide; excludes motorized vehicles, software, used goods Verified by source |
| Purchase protection | Up to $10,000 per covered purchase, $50,000/calendar year; accidental damage and theft for 90 days from purchase Verified by source | — |
| Trip delay | Up to $300/covered trip when round-trip delayed more than 12 hours; covers meals and lodging; max 2 claims per 12-month period Verified by source | — |
| Travel accident | — | Travel accident insurance Inferred by source |
| Roadside assistance | — | Master RoadAssist 24/7 dispatch (pay-per-use at prenegotiated rates); jump-starts, towing, gas delivery, tire changes; fees apply per incident Inferred by source |
| Foreign Tx FeesFull breakdown → | ||
| Fee | None Inferred by source | None Verified by source |
| Apply & freshness | ||
| Data last verified | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
*Assumes full use of every non-spend-gated credit — an upper bound. Personalize it
On paper the American Express® Gold Card comes out ahead: by realized value minus the annual fee, the American Express® Gold Card nets +$99/yr and the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card nets +$5/yr. Which is actually better depends on your spending and which perks you'll use.
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has the lower annual fee ($95 vs $325).
Neither includes airport lounge access.