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Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Capital One Venture X: Rental Car Insurance, Trip Delay & Cell Phone Protection

Both cards offer Primary Rental Car CDW up to $75,000 and 6-hour Trip Delay ($500/ticket) on one-way & award flights. However, Chase Sapphire Reserve wins on Ireland/Italy rental car coverage (0 excluded countries vs. 4 on Venture X), Higher Trip Cancellation ($10,000 vs. $2,000), and Emergency Medical Evacuation ($100,000 vs. $0), while Capital One Venture X wins by including $800 Cell Phone Protection ($50 deductible vs. $0 on CSR) at a lower $395 annual fee.

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Select any two cards to compare every fine-print insurance clause side-by-side
Popular Matchups:
Chase • Visa Infinite$550/yr fee
Capital One • Visa Infinite$395/yr fee
Fine-Print Verdict: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Venture X

Both cards offer Primary Rental Car CDW up to $75,000 and 6-hour Trip Delay ($500/ticket) on one-way & award flights. However, Chase Sapphire Reserve wins on Ireland/Italy rental car coverage (0 excluded countries vs. 4 on Venture X), Higher Trip Cancellation ($10,000 vs. $2,000), and Emergency Medical Evacuation ($100,000 vs. $0), while Capital One Venture X wins by including $800 Cell Phone Protection ($50 deductible vs. $0 on CSR) at a lower $395 annual fee.

Coverage ClauseSapphire Reserve (CSR) ($550)Capital One Venture X ($395)
Rental Car CDW
PRIMARY
Up to $75,000 • 31 days max
PRIMARY
Up to $75,000 • 15 days max
Excluded Countries
Excludes: None (Covers Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand!)
★ Edge
Excludes: Israel, Jamaica, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland
Trip Delay Trigger
6 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
6 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
One-Way / Award Taxes
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
Trip Cancellation
$10,000/person • $20,000/trip
+ $100,000 Medical Evacuation
★ Edge
$2,000/person • $2,000/trip
Baggage Delay
6h trigger • $100/day × 5d ($500 max)
★ Edge
6h trigger • $100/day × 3d ($300 max)
Purchase Protection
$10,000/claim (120 days)+1yr Warranty
$10,000/claim (90 days)+1yr Warranty
Return Protection
✓ $500/item ($1,000/yr • 90d)
★ Edge
✓ $300/item ($1,000/yr • 90d)
Cell Phone Protection
Not Covered
✓ $800/claim ($50 deductible • 2x/yr)
★ Edge
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Credit CardRental Car CDWTrip Delay TriggerTrip CancellationPurchase ProtectionCell Phone ProtectionBaggage DelayGuide
Sapphire Reserve (CSR)
Chase • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Sapphire Preferred (CSP)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $450/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Preferred
Chase • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$1,000/claim
$100 deductible • 3x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Cash
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Ink Business Unlimited
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Club Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $525/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Quest
Chase • Visa Signature • $250/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Explorer
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Visa
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Boundless
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Freedom Flex (CFF)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Freedom Unlimited (CFU)
Chase • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Business Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Gold
American Express • American Express • $325/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Green
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Aspire Amex
American Express • American Express • $550/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Platinum
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
American Express • American Express • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Business Plus (BBP)
American Express • American Express • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Venture X
Capital One • Visa Infinite • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Venture X Business
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Capital One Venture ($95)
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Savor
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Bilt Mastercard ($0 AF)
Bilt / Wells Fargo • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$1,800/ticket
One-way OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$800/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
WF Autograph Journey
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$15,000/person
$15,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$1,000/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Autograph ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Active Cash ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards Elite
Bank of America • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Reserve
U.S. Bank • Visa Infinite • $400/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Connect ($0)
U.S. Bank • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Strata Premier
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi AAdvantage Executive
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $595/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Costco Anywhere Visa
Citi • Visa • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
120 days
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Double Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Chase Aeroplan ($95)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Southwest Priority ($149)
Chase • Visa Signature • $149/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
IHG One Rewards Premier
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $99/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
British Airways Visa ($95)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Amex Business Gold ($375)
American Express • American Express • $375/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Surpass Amex ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Gold ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Alaska Airlines Visa ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Business ($99)
Chase • Visa • $99/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Spark Miles ($95)
Capital One • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Centurion (Black Card)
American Express • American Express • $5000/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$500/d × 1d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy ($250)
American Express • American Express • $250/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Southwest Performance Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Citi Custom Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta Platinum Business ($350)
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Frequently Asked Questions: Sapphire Reserve (CSR) vs. Capital One Venture X

Sapphire Reserve (CSR) vs. Capital One Venture X: Which card has better Rental Car CDW insurance?

Chase Sapphire Reserve® provides Primary rental car coverage up to $75,000 for up to 31 days (excludes None (Covers Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand!)). Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card provides Primary coverage up to $75,000 for up to 15 days (excludes Israel, Jamaica, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland).

How do Trip Delay and Trip Cancellation compare between Sapphire Reserve (CSR) and Capital One Venture X?

Sapphire Reserve (CSR) Trip Delay triggers at 6 hours (or overnight) (up to $500/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $10,000/person Trip Cancellation. Capital One Venture X Trip Delay triggers at 6 hours (or overnight) (up to $500/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $2,000/person Trip Cancellation.

Does Sapphire Reserve (CSR) or Capital One Venture X include Cell Phone Protection and Purchase Protection?

Sapphire Reserve (CSR) offers $10,000/claim Purchase Protection (120 days) and no Cell Phone Protection. Capital One Venture X offers $10,000/claim Purchase Protection (90 days) and $800/claim Cell Phone Protection ($50 deductible).

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