Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® vs. Capital One QuicksilverOne

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

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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 QuicksilverOne
Capital One
4.4

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

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WealthSpott Verdict

Capital One QuicksilverOne 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 QuicksilverOne
Annual Fee
$150/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
130,000 points
None
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
580-740
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
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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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