Capital One · Mastercard · cash back
Quicksilver
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Terms read from Capital One's page on Oct 16, 2026.
Year 1, after fees
$803
Year 2+, after fees
$603
every year after
3 years, after fees
$2,009
Break-even
No fee
Earn rate by category
All values are after each card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees when you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime or Instacart+) aren't included.
Values for points and miles are estimates based on published redemption valuations; actual value depends on how you redeem.
On each spending preset
After fees; points at their cash value. "~" marks estimates.
| Spending | Year 1 | Year 2+ | 3 years | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student ($985/mo) | $377 | $177 | $732 | No fee |
| Couple ($2,555/mo) | $660 | $460 | $1,580 | No fee |
| Family ($3,350/mo) | $803 | $603 | $2,009 | No fee |
| Frequent traveller ($3,880/mo) | $898 | $698 | $2,295 | No fee |
| Big spender ($7,960/mo) | $1,633 | $1,433 | $4,498 | No fee |
Who it suits
- People who want one flat rate on everything.
- Spending abroad: no foreign transaction fee.
Who should skip it
- Nothing stands out on the presets; check it against your own spending.
Fees and rates
- Annual fee
- None
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Purchase APR
- 18.74% to 28.74% (variable)
- Intro APR on purchases
- 15 months, then the purchase APR
- Intro APR on balance transfers
- 15 months
Rewards
- 5% on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars through Capital One Travel
- 1.5% on everything else
Eligibility and availability
- Income
- None published
Published requirements only. We don't estimate approval odds.
Assumptions
- Cash back: Paid in cash, so the value is exact, not an estimate.
- Welcome bonus: $200 after $500 in purchases in the first 3 months. Your spending meets it in month 1.
- Travel portal: Portal-only rates aren't counted, since you book directly.
Not counted or not confirmed
- Balance transfer fee isn't on the card page.
Earns more every year after year 1
On a family's spending, these keep more value from year 2 than this card's $603.
Chase IHG One Rewards PremierYear 2+ ~$1,243
Wells Fargo One Key CardYear 2+ $864
Chase Marriott Bonvoy BoundlessYear 2+ ~$809
Head to head
Frequently asked questions
Is the Capital One Quicksilver worth it?
On a family's spending ($3,350 a month, points at their cash value), it's worth $803 in year 1 and $603 a year after that, after no annual fee.
What is the Capital One Quicksilver welcome offer?
$200 after $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
Does the Capital One Quicksilver charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The issuer states no foreign transaction fee.
Sources
Rates, fees and offers are set by the issuer and may change. Check the issuer's terms before you apply. We don't estimate approval odds.
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