Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® vs. Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
American Express
4.3
130,000 bonus points. 12x at Hilton. 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, gas.
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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.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
Hilton Honors American
Capital One Quicksilver
Annual Fee
$150/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
130,000 points
$200
Rewards Rate
3x-12x
1.5%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
22.49%-29.49% Variable
19.99%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
Pros
- 12x points at Hilton properties
- 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, and gas
- Automatic Hilton Gold status
- Free weekend night after $15k annual spend
Cons
- $150 annual fee
- Hilton points worth less per point than rivals
- Free night requires $15k spend to unlock
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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