Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Plus Card wins on earning ceiling; Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math, annual fee, and travel insurance.

Pick the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 3
  • First-year math Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card is $99 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
$-99
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue
Cashback

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