Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash®

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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Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Wells Fargo
4.6

Unlimited 2% cash back. $200 bonus. No annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Wells Fargo Active Cash® 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
Wells Fargo Active
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$200
Rewards Rate
1.5% on all purchases
2%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
None
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
29.99%
19.49%-29.49% 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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Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Pros
  • 2% cash back on all purchases
  • $200 sign-up bonus
  • No annual fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • No bonus categories for heavy spenders
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