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It's never fun to lose a benefit on a credit card; for some, the loss of this benefit might sting more than others. Once the calendar flips to 2025, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business cardholders won't receive their annual allotment of complimentary visits to Capital One or Plaza Premium Lounges.
Here's what cardholders need to know about the loss of these lounge visits.
The Complimentary Lounge Visit Benefit for Venture and Spark Miles Cardholders Is Going Away
In 2025, the two annual complimentary lounge visits to Capital One or Plaza Premium Lounges that Capital One Venture and Spark Miles cardholders have been able to enjoy in recent years are going away.
While it's disappointing to report, the story has a thin silver lining. In 2024, Capital One Venture and Spark Miles cardholders will still receive two annual complimentary passes to Capital One Lounges or Plaza Premium Lounges. The passes will need to be used by the end of the year, as they won't be honored come 2025.
But this doesn't mean Capital One Venture and Spark Miles cardholders can't access Capital One Lounges after next year. Admittance is still possible, but it carries a price tag of $45 per visitor.
Going forward, the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business will remain the keys to Capital One Lounge access — including unlimited visits. These cards can make valuable additions to wallets everywhere — even more so for those who value the space and amenities so frequently found in Capital One Lounges.
Depending on the rate at which you frequent Capital One Lounges, one of the more premium Capital One credit card products can make a lot of sense. Over time, frequent visits at a rate of $45 can add up, making the annual fee of Capital One's premium cards with lounge access look reasonable by comparison.
Related: A Guide to Capital One Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access
Final Thoughts
If you're a Capital One Venture or Spark Miles cardholder, your lounge access benefits will change come 2025. While it's never fun to lose a benefit, rest assured, you'll still receive your two complimentary passes for 2024.
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