Capital one Venture X or AMEX Gold?

Why I ditched my Amex Gold for the Capital One Venture X and never looked back

After two years with the Amex Gold, I made the switch to the Venture X and honestly wish I'd done it sooner. Don't get me wrong—the 4X on dining was nice, but I was tired of juggling category limits and getting hit with foreign transaction fees every time I traveled abroad. The Venture X gives me 2X on everything with no mental gymnastics, the $300 annual travel credit basically pays for itself immediately (vs. hoping I use all those monthly Uber credits), and the Priority Pass lounge access with unlimited guests has been a game-changer for my trips. Plus, I'm actually using my points more since I can transfer to partners OR just book through any portal at 1.25cpp without being locked into Amex's ecosystem. The 10X on hotels and rentals through Capital One Travel is just the cherry on top. If you're someone who values travel flexibility over maxing out grocery store runs, this card is unbeatable.

Here's a link to use my referral to join Venture X: https://i.capitalone.com/GUu133ACQ