AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Barclays
4.0
60,000-mile bonus after first purchase. Free checked bag on AA flights.
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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.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red
Capital One Quicksilver
Annual Fee
$99/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 miles
$200
Rewards Rate
1x-2x
1.5%
Rewards Type
Miles
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
21.49%-29.49% Variable
19.99%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Pros
- 60,000-mile bonus after just one purchase
- Free first checked bag on AA flights
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $99 annual fee
- Low everyday earning rate (1x on most)
- Miles tied to American Airlines only
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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