Last updated: 8/26/2021

Capital One Quicksilver Student

Earns: Cash Back

★★★★★

GigaTake:

A great, simple cash back card for students. 1.5% on all spending is a good rate. Other cards might offer a bit better (2%), but you will likely need a longer credit history to get approved.

This card is best for:

All Spending

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

1.5% cash back on everything.
No annual fee.

Cons

Not many. Maybe (?) you can earn more with another card.

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Reward Rate = 1.5x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 1.5 %

Welcome Bonus = 0

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = $0

$1700

Annual Fee = $0

$995

Welcome Bonus

$0 Cash Back

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Spending Rewards

1.5% All Spending

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0.4¢ PER POINT

2¢+ PER POINT

Annual Fee

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Recommended Credit Score

Average
Good
Excellent

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The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR	26.99% (variable)
CASH ADVANCE APR	26.99% (variable)
CASH ADVANCE FEE	3% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE	0%