I recently got the Capital One Venture X card as my first annual fee travel card. I have a high income and previously mainly used no-annual-fee cards, including an older Savor card that gave me strong cashback on dining.
Since I am now planning to travel more, I felt the Venture X would be a good fit. I’m currently waiting for the card to arrive so I can start using benefits like Priority Pass access and Global Entry reimbursement.
I have a few questions:
Any general tips for maximizing this card’s benefits?
Is it better to book travel through the Capital One portal or directly with airlines/hotels?
Are there situations where calling customer service gives better pricing or deals than using the portal?
I’m mainly looking for advice on how to use the card effectively for travel.
