Cash back · Mastercard · No annual fee
Last verified 2026-09-09. Review issuer source
Capital One Quicksilver Rewards is a no-annual-fee cash back card from Capital One. It earns 1.5% on every purchase with no categories to track.
On our reference budget of $24,600 a year it returns about $369, an effective 1.5% back. The welcome bonus, $200 after $500 in 3 months, is the strongest reason to open it in a given year.
It is a fine only card. It loses to category cards for people who spend heavily on one thing, and even then it belongs in the wallet for everything else.
Enjoy a $100 credit to use towards flights, stays and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel during your first cardholder year. Plus, earn a $200 cash bonus once you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening.
Make your next meal even more memorable with access to cardholder-only reservations at award-winning restaurants and tickets to curated culinary events. Explore dining benefits.
Enjoy access to can't-miss events across music, sports and dining with exclusive pre-sales, tickets, suite experiences and more. Explore entertainment.
Get our best prices on thousands of trip options'even after you book. Plus, pay flexibly with your rewards, a card or both. Explore Capital One Travel.
Enjoy comprehensive, personalized assistance in dining, entertainment and travel—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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You’ll get additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items that are purchased with your credit card.
Get automatic insurance for a covered loss at no extra charge when you use your credit card to purchase your fare.
These come from Mastercard, not from Capital One. Every card on the World Elite Mastercard tier carries them, so they should not decide between two cards.
Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
Enroll in HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Groceries and more delivered in as fast as one hour. Get $10 off your second order each month, and new Instacart+ members can also get three free months of Instacart+. Offer expires 1/31/2027.
More rides means more adventure. Take three rides in a month with Lyft to earn a $5 credit.3* Plus, save 10% on all scheduled rides to or from U.S. airports when you pay with your World Elite or World Legend Mastercard. Offer expires 1/31/2027.
Get exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access amazing golf benefits with our Golf Concierge Service.
Monitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
Mastercard gives you exclusive access to premium preferred seats and ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Save when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.
Browse exclusive Mastercard benefits, book travel, get hotel upgrades and more.
Get $3 off Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus each month when you use your World Elite or World Legend Mastercard to subscribe. Watch new movies from theaters, buzzworthy original series, hit TV shows, live sports and so much more. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 12/31/2027.
Enjoy experiences in culture, dining, sports, entertainment and more in over 45 exciting destinations around the globe.
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Complimentary 24/7 concierge agent for lifestyle needs, travel bookings and event access.
Benefit descriptions are the issuer’s and network’s own wording, trimmed for length. Limits and exclusions are in the guide to benefits.
| Card | Annual fee | Rewards earned | Net after fee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quicksilver RewardsThis card · 1.5% on everything | None | $369 | +$369 | 470th of 1,291 |
| Venture RewardsCapital One's most-held other card · 2x on everything | $95 | $582 | +$487 | 294th of 1,291 |
| Savor RewardsThe strongest no-fee card on this budget · 3% on dining | None | $642 | +$642 | 4th of 1,291 |
| Robinhood Gold CardHighest net return on this budget · 3% on everything | $50 | $798 | +$748 | 1st of 1,291 |
Reference budget: groceries $6,000, dining and restaurants $3,600, gas and ev charging $2,400, travel and transit $3,000, online shopping $2,400, entertainment and streaming $1,200, everything else $6,000. Points are valued at 1¢ unless the program is worth less; statement credits, welcome bonuses, and perks are left out. Run it with your own spending.
