Head to head

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card leads on earning ceiling and foreign transactions, while Wells Fargo Active Cash Card only ties the rest.

Who wins what

2 vs 0 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the 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×).

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Cashback
Cashback

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