Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +No annual fee

Cons

  • No purchase protection

Our Review

Build Credit & Earn Unlimited Cash Back with the Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Card

  • 1.5% cash back on every purchase, automatically
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 billing cycles*
  • No annual fee
  • Unlock higher credit lines with automatic reviews starting at 6 months
  • Transparent security deposit—your deposit equals your credit limit
  • Build credit—reports to all three major bureaus

Whether you’re establishing or rebuilding credit, this secured card helps you earn simple, flat-rate cash back on everything you buy. Your refundable security deposit sets your credit line, and with responsible use, you’ll be eligible for credit line increases without additional deposits. Redeem your rewards any time as a statement credit—no minimums or hassles. Manage your account, track your FICO® Score and lock your card instantly if misplaced, all through the Capital One mobile app.

*Intro APR applies to purchases and balance transfers made within first 45 days; balance transfer fee: 3% of transferred amount (min $5). Ongoing APR 19.24%–29.24% variable. Foreign transaction fee: 3%. See issuer for full details.

Rewards

All Spending

1.5x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1.5x
$700/mo
Gas & EV1.5x
$200/mo
Transit1.5x
$100/mo
Restaurants1.5x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1.5x
$50/mo
Travel1.5x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1.5x
$250/mo
Telecom1.5x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1.5x
$100/mo
Office supplies1.5x
$0/mo
All other spending1.5x
$500/mo

Points Earned

45,000

Cash Back/yr

Estimated Value

$450

After Fees

+$450

1st Year Value

$450

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1.5x12,600 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1.5x3,600 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1.5x1,800 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1.5x5,400 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1.5x900 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1.5x2,700 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1.5x4,500 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1.5x2,700 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1.5x1,800 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1.5x9,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.5x
Total points earned45,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$450

Additional Benefits

$0 annual fee. No hidden fees: no foreign transaction fees, no replacement card fees and no authorized user fees. A $200 minimum refundable deposit opens your account with an initial credit line of at least $200; deposit more than the minimum before activating your card to raise your initial credit line, up to a maximum limit. Rewards do not expire for the life of the account and you can redeem cash back for any amount, at any time, for cash, to cover a purchase or for gift cards. $0 fraud liability. No foreign transaction fees.

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • No annual or hidden fees, and you can earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day. See if you’re approved in seconds
  • Put down a refundable $200 security deposit to get at least a $200 initial credit line
  • Building your credit? Using a card like this responsibly could help
  • Enjoy peace of mind with $0 Fraud Liability so that you won’t be responsible for unauthorized charges
  • You could earn back your security deposit as a statement credit when you use your card responsibly, like making payments on time
  • Be automatically considered for a higher credit line in as little as 6 months with no additional deposit needed
  • Earn unlimited 5% cash back on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, where you’ll get Capital One’s best prices on thousands of trip options. Terms apply
  • Monitor your credit score with CreditWise from Capital One. It’s free for everyone

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