Can You Split Face Cards in Blackjack?

Yes, you can split face cards in blackjack since any cards valued at ten, like Tens, Jacks, Queens, and Kings, are considered the same. This means you’re allowed to split a hand with, say, a Jack and a King. However, it’s usually not the best choice, and here’s why.

With two face cards, you already have a strong total of 20, close enough to 21 that splitting isn’t beneficial. Splitting changes your strong hand into two new hands starting with only 10 each, and you’ll depend on high cards to make each hand worthwhile. B

y keeping the 20, you’re in a safer position with a hand that’s likely to beat the dealer. Often, it’s smarter to hold onto your 20 and play it safe.