As an ecosystem, Chase is better. As a single card, the Venture X is better. 95% of people are not getting trifecta and optimizing categories. Capital One duo is what I recommend to people who ask me.
C1 miles are simply not equal to Chase UR points by a long stretch. I have both cards, and use C1 Duo as my backup system, especially for Int'l travel. The CSR has far more versatility in points earnings and better redemption options. Thanks!
For me the AMEX Platinum beats them all because you can now transfer AMEX points to Hawaiian and then transfer to Alaska. I fly Alaska almost exclusively (I live in Alaska so I don't have much of an option.) I don't live close to a United hub and the Capitol One partners like British Airways have devalued their miles and have limited US domestic flights available for transfer. They also put huge fees on international fight award redemptions. Plus, the AMEX also gives Centurion Lounge access. Cap1 only has a couple lounges. They do look nice but I'd need to go out of my way to use one. With the AMEX Platinum you need to be already know you'll be using the things it gives you; as it's pretty expensive otherwise.
We need more side by side comparisons like this. Awesome job!
Thank you!
Both are great cards! Thanks for the info + video!!!
Anytime!
As an ecosystem, Chase is better. As a single card, the Venture X is better. 95% of people are not getting trifecta and optimizing categories. Capital One duo is what I recommend to people who ask me.
C1 miles are simply not equal to Chase UR points by a long stretch. I have both cards, and use C1 Duo as my backup system, especially for Int'l travel. The CSR has far more versatility in points earnings and better redemption options. Thanks!
Thanks for the info!
I like that Chase has United as a transfer partner but man that VX is tempting
Agreed!
For me the AMEX Platinum beats them all because you can now transfer AMEX points to Hawaiian and then transfer to Alaska. I fly Alaska almost exclusively (I live in Alaska so I don't have much of an option.) I don't live close to a United hub and the Capitol One partners like British Airways have devalued their miles and have limited US domestic flights available for transfer. They also put huge fees on international fight award redemptions. Plus, the AMEX also gives Centurion Lounge access. Cap1 only has a couple lounges. They do look nice but I'd need to go out of my way to use one. With the AMEX Platinum you need to be already know you'll be using the things it gives you; as it's pretty expensive otherwise.
“For you” everyone is different.
The AMEX Selfish card does not allow point pooling and lounge guests.
@@ExtraGuac007 Actually, for the Priority Pass lounges you get up to 2 guests free.