Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit 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.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

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.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card leads on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance, while Capital One Platinum Credit Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

0 vs 3 (1 tie)
  • 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 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 0×).

  • 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
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
+$0
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Cashback

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