Citi Double Cash® vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards

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

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Citi Double Cash®
Citi
4.6

2% cash back: 1% when you buy, 1% when you pay.

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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.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Citi Double Cash® and Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.

Feature
Citi Double Cash®
Capital One Quicksilver
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
None
$200
Rewards Rate
2%
1.5%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 18 months
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
19.24%-29.24% Variable Best
19.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
None Best
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Citi Double Cash®
Pros
  • 0% APR for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers
  • 2% cash back (1% + 1%)
Cons
  • No bonus categories
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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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