Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders: Why the Venture X is worth adding next

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is a natural starting point for anyone new to travel rewards, thanks to its strong bonus categories, flexible Ultimate Rewards points and solid travel protections at a reasonable annual fee.But after you've used it for a while, a familiar question tends to pop up: What card makes sense to add next?For me (and many others), the answer was the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. After adding it to my wallet last year, I quickly saw how well the two cards complement each other, making it easier to earn rewards across everyday spending.Together, the cards carry $490 in annual fees ($95 for Sapphire Preferred and $395 for Venture X), but their benefits can help offset that cost.If you're thinking about what card to pair with your Sapphire Preferred, here's why the Venture X makes sense as a next step.The Venture X complements the Chase Sapphire Preferred — it doesn't replace itThe key to this pairing's success is that the two cards are designed to play very different roles.The Sapphire Preferred shines as a category-focused travel card, rewarding dining, gas and select travel purchases as well as common spending categories l...