Discover it® Cash Back vs. Capital One QuicksilverOne

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

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Discover it® Cash Back
Discover
4.5

5% rotating categories. Cashback Match at end of first year.

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Capital One QuicksilverOne
Capital One
4.4

1.5% cash back on every purchase. No annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Discover it® Cash Back and Capital One QuicksilverOne are closely matched. The right choice depends on your top spending categories and whether you'll use each card's perks.

Feature
Discover it® Cash
Capital One QuicksilverOne
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
Cashback Match
None
Rewards Rate
1%-5%
1.5%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 months
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
18.24%-28.24% Variable Best
19.99%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
None Best
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
580-740
Discover it® Cash Back
Pros
  • Cashback Match doubles first-year earnings
  • 5% rotating categories
Cons
  • Quarterly category activation required
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Capital One QuicksilverOne
Pros
  • Simple 1.5% on everything
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • No sign-up bonus
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