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Each card across six value dimensions (0–100). Bigger area = more all-round value.
| Perk | Capital OneQuicksilverCapital One | Capital OneSpark Cash PlusCapital One |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $0 Inferred by source | $150 Inferred by source |
| Realized value* | $0 | $0 |
| Net / year | +$0 | −$150 |
| Value check | Earns its keep | Earns its keep |
| Rewards | cashback | cashback |
| Lounges | — | — |
| Points & Miles | 5× Hotels & rental cars via Capital One Travel Inferred by source 1.5× Every purchase Inferred by source | 5× Hotels & rental cars via Capital One Travel Inferred by source 2× Every purchase Inferred by source |
| Redemption Value | 1¢ per pt Inferred by source | 1¢ per pt Inferred by source |
| Hotel Perks | — | — |
| Credits | — | 1 credit · $0/yr |
| Protections | rental cdw — Secondary coverage for collision damage and theft; max rental period 31 days; actual cash value of most rental vehicles; decline rental company CDW/LDW to activate Verified by source purchase protection — Up to $1,000/loss, $25,000 per 12-month period; covers damage and theft for 90 days after purchase Verified by source extended warranty — Doubles original manufacturer's warranty up to 24 additional months; max $10,000/claim Inferred by source travel accident — Up to $1,000,000 AD&D while traveling on licensed common carrier when fare paid with card Inferred by source trip cancellation — Reimburses up to $1,500/trip for non-refundable travel expenses for covered cancellation reasons; trip must be paid with card Inferred by source baggage — Delay $100/day up to 3 days (4+ hour delay); lost/damaged up to $1,500/incident, max 2 claims/12 months Inferred by source | — |
| Foreign Tx Fees | None Inferred by source | None Inferred by source |
| Cashback | 1.5% on every purchase, 5% on hotels & rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Inferred by source | Flat 2% on every purchase, 5% on hotels & rental cars via Capital One Travel Inferred by source |
| Data last verified | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
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*Assumes full use of every non-spend-gated credit — an upper bound. Personalize it
On paper the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card comes out ahead: by realized value minus the annual fee, the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card nets +$0/yr and the Capital One Spark Cash Plus nets −$150/yr. Which is actually better depends on your spending and which perks you'll use.
The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card has the lower annual fee ($0 vs $150).
Neither includes airport lounge access.