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Card matchups

10 head-to-heads. We withhold a winner while either card's terms are under re-review.

Chase Sapphire PreferredvsChase Sapphire Reserve

Toss-upjust $150 apart

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American Express GoldvsAmerican Express Platinum

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Capital One VenturevsCapital One Venture X

Capital One Venture Xwins by $100

Year-one winner

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Chase Sapphire PreferredvsAmerican Express Gold

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Chase Sapphire PreferredvsCapital One Venture X

Toss-up

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Chase Sapphire ReservevsAmerican Express Platinum

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Capital One Venture XvsAmerican Express Platinum

Card terms under re-review

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Chase Sapphire PreferredvsCapital One Venture

Chase Sapphire Preferredwins by $100

Year-one winner

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American Express GoldvsCiti Strata Premier

Card terms under re-review

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Chase Sapphire ReservevsCapital One Venture X

Toss-upjust $150 apart

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