Head to head

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

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

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card and Chase Sapphire Preferred 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; Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on first-year math.

Pick the Chase Sapphire Preferred 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 Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred 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
$1,275
First-year net
+$200
+$1,180
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Chase Ultimate Rewards

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