American Express® Gold Card vs. Capital One QuicksilverOne

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

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American Express® Gold Card
American Express
4.7

4x at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets. $120 dining credit.

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Capital One QuicksilverOne
Capital One
4.4

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

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WealthSpott Verdict

Capital One QuicksilverOne wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. American Express® Gold Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
American Express® Gold
Capital One QuicksilverOne
Annual Fee
$250/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1x-4x
1.5%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
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19.99%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
580-740
American Express® Gold Card
Pros
  • 4x at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets
  • $120 dining credit + $120 Uber credit annually
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • $250 annual fee
  • Credits require specific merchants to maximise
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Capital One QuicksilverOne
Pros
  • Simple 1.5% on everything
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • No sign-up bonus
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