Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards
Capital One
4.5
1.5% cash back on every purchase. No annual fee. $200 minimum deposit.
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WealthSpott Verdict
Chase Freedom Unlimited® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
Capital One Quicksilver
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$200
Rewards Rate
1.5% on all purchases
1.5%-5%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
None
0% intro APR for 15 months
Regular APR
29.99%
20.49%-29.24% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
—
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
No credit or rebuilding
670-850
Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Pros
- No annual fee
- Strong bonus categories (dining, drugstores, travel via Chase)
- 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
- 3% foreign transaction fee
- Bonus categories require activation
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