What happened
The article updates the welcome bonuses for two key premium travel cards as of May 2026. The American Express Platinum Card now offers up to 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 in the first six months, valued at up to $3,500 based on TPG valuations. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card offers 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months, valued at $1,388. The piece also notes the Amex Platinum's $895 annual fee and the Venture X's $395 fee, highlighting the earning structures: 5x on air/hotel via Amex Travel for Platinum and 2x on everything for Venture X