Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card leads on earning ceiling and foreign transactions, while Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express only ties the rest.

Who wins what

0 vs 2 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Cashback

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.