Head to head

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

On the criteria below, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card wins on first-year math; Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions.

Pick the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

1 vs 3 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card wins on bonus value minus 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×).

  • Travel insurance Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • 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)
$250
$200
First-year net
+$250
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Capital One Entertainment, Travel Portal
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
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.