How good is the Capital One Venture X Business’ best-ever 400,000‑mile bonus?
The Capital One Venture X Business recently announced its highest welcome offer ever — and it might be the biggest welcome offer we have ever seen on a business credit card.
New applicants can earn 200,000 bonus miles after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first three months, and an additional 200,000 bonus miles after spending a total of $150,000 on purchases in the first six months.
This card has an annual fee of $395, which is lower than most of its premium competitors.
I've loved having the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card for the past few years, so I'm always looking for ways to earn more valuable Capital One miles.
Here's my take on this offer and why I'm so interested in this card.
How common is a 400,000‑mile welcome bonus on the Venture X Business?
This is the highest welcome bonus ever offered on this card, including when it was launched in 2023.
The previous highest offer we've seen on the Venture X Business was in June, when you could earn up to 350,000 bonus miles (no longer available) — 50,000 miles lower than the current offer.
If you're a big-spending business owner who has ever considered applying for this card, now is the best time to do so, given how strong the welcome bonus currently is.
Who is eligible for the 400,000-mile welcome bonus on the Venture X Business?
TPG recommends you have a credit score of 740 or above for this card.
You don't have to be a traditional business owner to qualify for a business credit card; however, the spending requirement for the welcome bonus on the Venture X Business will suit businesses with very high spending patterns.
If you already hold the personal Capital One Venture X, that doesn't disqualify you for the Venture X Business welcome bonus, nor is the Venture X Business part of the new "family" rule of Venture welcome bonus restrictions.
However, you may be denied the welcome bonus on the Venture X Business if you currently hold another Capital One business credit card, such as a Spark card (according to Capital One's terms and conditions).
You must wait six months between applications for Capital One cards. So, if you've been approved for any Capital One card within the last six months, you'll need to hold off to be approved for the Venture X Business card.
How much are 400,000 Capital One miles worth?
According to TPG's November 2025 valuations, Capital One miles are worth 1.85 cents each. At that rate, 400,000 miles are worth up to $7,400 when transferred to Capital One's 15-plus transfer airline and hotel partners and used for high‑value bookings.
If you prefer to save time by redeeming everything easily in one place, you can also redeem Capital One miles at a fixed rate of 1 cent each toward recent travel purchases or bookings through Capital One Business Travel. So, the 400,000‑mile bonus would be worth $4,000 in that scenario.
Having earned and redeemed lots of Capital One miles, here are some of the ways I recommend using them to get the best value:
- Transfer miles to Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club program at a 1:1 ratio and book flights to London from the Northeast from just 6,000 Virgin points each way (plus taxes, fees and surcharges) in full-service economy class.
- Transfer miles to Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer loyalty program at a 1:1 ratio and get enhanced access to Singapore Airlines' long-haul business- and first-class award seats, including booking the world's longest flight with miles.
- Book last-minute, short-haul United Airlines-operated flights for fewer miles than United MileagePlus charges by transferring your Capital One miles to Air Canada's Aeroplan program at a 1:1 ratio.
- Book (also through Aeroplan) business-class flights to Europe from just 60,000 points on most Star Alliance carriers like Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss, which has a new "Swiss Senses" product.
Also, remember by spending $150,000 on the card to earn the full welcome bonus, you'd earn at least an additional 300,000 Capital One miles as the card earns at least 2 miles per dollar spent on purchases. This means you would have at least 700,000 Capital One miles to maximize.
So, for example, you could book at least five round-trip business-class flights to Europe when transferring to Air Canada's Aeroplan program at a 1:1 ratio.
Watch for occasional transfer bonus offers as well, where you'll need even fewer miles to book these deals.
Related: Why Air Canada Aeroplan has become my favorite Star Alliance loyalty program
So, is the 400,000-mile Venture X offer one of the best deals ever?
When even a 100,000-mile welcome bonus would be considered generous on a rewards credit card, this impressive offer from Capital One should be of interest to any high-spending business owner looking to earn a very significant amount of rewards.
Beyond the 400,000-mile welcome bonus, here are the top five reasons why I believe this card is so valuable:
- Annual credit: You'll receive $300 in credits annually for bookings made through Capital One Business Travel, which is easier for a busy business owner to use compared to the complex coupon book of benefits some other premium cards offer.
- Anniversary bonus: Enjoy 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary, starting on your first anniversary (worth $185 toward travel according to TPG's November 2025 valuations).
- Lounge access: Enjoy complimentary access for yourself (as the primary cardholder) and up to two guests to Capital One Lounges and more than 1,300-plus Priority Pass lounges. (Keep in mind, however, that guest lounge access is set to tighten in February.)
- High portal earning rates: Earn 10 miles per dollar spent on hotels and rental cars, and 5 miles per dollar spent on flights and vacation rentals booked via Capital One Business Travel. If your business has travel expenses, this is an easy way to rack up lots of extra miles with the ease of booking everything in one place.
- Excellent everyday earning: Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on all other purchases.
It's great to realize that when you're paying the $395 annual fee in the second (and subsequent) years, you'll receive both a $300 travel credit and 10,000 bonus miles, which, in my mind, cover the cost of the annual fee each year.
Bottom line
The 400,000‑mile welcome offer on the Capital One Venture X Business is the best deal we have seen on a business credit card in a long time. Here's why:
- This is the highest welcome bonus ever publicly offered on the card.
- The welcome bonus is worth $7,400, according to TPG's November 2025 valuations.
- The card earns at least 2 miles per dollar spent on every purchase.
- You can transfer your Capital One miles to book flights on some of the world's best airlines, as well as stays with hotel programs.
While the full welcome bonus is only attainable by businesses with significant credit card spending, they can earn huge rewards.
Capital One has not yet announced an end date for this offer, so if you've ever considered applying for the Venture X Business, now is the time to do so.
For more details, read our full review of the Venture X Business.
Learn more: Capital One Venture X Business