# Amex Platinum and Capital One Venture X Welcome Bonuses Updated for May 2026

_May 20 18:00_

Tags: American Airlines, Capital One Miles, American Express Platinum Card, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, American Express, Capital One, credit card, airline, loyalty program, fee change

As of May 2026, the Amex Platinum offers up to 175,000 points after $12,000 spend, while the Capital One Venture X offers 75,000 miles after $4,000 spend

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 170 days ago, on May 20, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

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

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/venture-x-amex-platinum-card-pairing-strategy) — 4 reasons I carry 2 premium rewards cards

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