Head to head

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on annual fee; Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math.

Pick the Capital One Venture 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 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Venture 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 $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,125
First-year net
+$200
+$1,030
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Capital One Miles

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