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Rubric: Capital One Quicksilver leads by 5.6 pts. Scores: Capital One Quicksilver 75.9%, Citi Double Cash 70.3%.
At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Capital One Quicksilver nets $346/yr, Citi Double Cash nets $461/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →
Annual fee $0APR 18.49%–28.74% variableRewards 2% on purchases (1% when you buy + 1% as you pay); 5% total on Citi Travel hotels, cars, attractionsCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)
⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99%
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FAQ
Which is better, Capital One Quicksilver or Citi Double Cash?
On VaultRubric's rubric: Capital One Quicksilver scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.
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