Head to head

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card leads on first-year math and annual fee, while Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Capital One Quicksilver Cash 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

2 vs 0 (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 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
First-year net
+$200
$-95
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal, Capital One Entertainment
Hotels, Airlines, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Wells Fargo Rewards

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