Head to head

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

On the criteria below, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on annual fee; Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on first-year math and earning ceiling.

Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless 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 2
  • First-year math Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless 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 Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 5×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$875
First-year net
+$200
+$780
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Marriott Hotels, Grocery, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Marriott Bonvoy

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