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USAA Preferred Cash Rewards vs Capital One Quicksilver

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Rubric: Capital One Quicksilver leads by None pts. Scores: USAA Preferred Cash Rewards 60.7%, Capital One Quicksilver 75.9%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): USAA Preferred Cash Rewards nets $346/yr, Capital One Quicksilver nets $346/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeRewards: 10.0 · Quicksilver: 10.0
• Rewards rateRewards: 6.0 · Quicksilver: 6.0
• Sign-up bonusRewards: n/a · Quicksilver: 2.7
• Intro 0% APRRewards: 0.0 · Quicksilver: 7.1
• Regular APRRewards: 8.8 · Quicksilver: 7.3
• Foreign transaction feeRewards: 10.0 · Quicksilver: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Rewards: n/a · Quicksilver: 10.0

Downsides

• USAA Preferred Cash Rewards60.7%
  USAA · cash back · limited data
  Annual fee $0 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 15.65%–27.65% variableRewards 1.5% baseCredit no credit score, ≤619, 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 27.65% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $35 · Unlimited 1.5% cash back (per the card's Visa card-finder listing; USAA's page blocks automated reads). USAA membership required.

• Capital One Quicksilver75.9%
  Capital One · cash back
  Annual fee $0APR 18.74%–28.74% variableRewards Unlimited 1.5% cash backCredit Excellent

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, USAA Preferred Cash Rewards or Capital One Quicksilver?

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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