Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards vs. Citi Custom Cash® Card

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

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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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Citi Custom Cash® Card
Citi
4.6

5% cash back on your top eligible category each month.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Citi Custom Cash® Card 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
Citi Custom Cash®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$200
Rewards Rate
1.5% on all purchases
1%-5%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
None
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
29.99%
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
No credit or rebuilding
670-850
Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards
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Citi Custom Cash® Card
Pros
  • 5% on top category (up to $500/quarter)
  • No annual fee
  • Categories include gas, groceries, dining
Cons
  • Only one category earns 5% per month
  • Foreign transaction fee
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