Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
American Express
4.5

3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail.

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Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards
Capital One
4.5

1.5% cash back on every purchase. No annual fee. No foreign transaction fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.

Feature
Blue Cash Everyday®
Capital One Quicksilver
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$200
Rewards Rate
1%-3%
1.5%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 months
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
19.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
None Best
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Pros
  • 3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail
  • No annual fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • Foreign transaction fee
  • 3% categories cap at $6,000/year then drop to 1%
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Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards
Pros
  • 1.5% cash back on every purchase
  • No annual fee and no foreign transaction fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • No bonus categories for heavy spenders
  • 1.5% rate trails the best flat-rate cards at 2%
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