Capital One · Mastercard
Quicksilver Rewards for Students
Students building credit who want flat 1.5% cash back with no annual fee
No annual fee
Why people consider it
- 1.5x on every purchase.
- Simple 1.5x on everything.
Current welcome offer
Welcome offer: +$50
Requirement: Spend $100 in 3 months
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Current offer shown; issuer determines eligibility.
Recommended credit score: 300+
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Is this card worth it?
Ongoing value
$864/year
for the sample household ($4,800/month) · points at typical value
First-year value
$914 first year
Includes: +$50 welcome offer
$50 is one-time. $864/year is ongoing.
To earn the bonus: spend $100 in 3 months.
Offer verified: Nov 4, 2026
Worth considering if you already want this type of card.
- Full annual fee:
- none
- Major trade-offs:
- Bonus categories limited to the Capital One Travel portal Only 1.5% on everyday (non-portal) spend
- Against a no-fee alternative:
- This is a no-fee card — nothing to earn back.
Detailed research
Full reward table and category caps
Hotels, vacation rentals & rental cars via Capital One Travel
Capital One Entertainment tickets via Capital One
Optional benefits and credits
Perks (not counted in our math)
Approval and bonus eligibility caveats
Recommended credit score: 300+ — the issuer decides every application.
Issuer verification source
Rates and fees may vary.See current rates, fees, and terms on Capital One's site
Detailed methodology
Net annual value = rewards on a spending profile at typical point value − the full annual fee; credits count only if you tell us you use them; a welcome offer counts once, in year one, only where the profile meets its requirement. Same math as Find a Card. Methodology v2026.09.4.
Editorial review and disclosures
Pros
- + 1.5% on everything — among the best student card earn rates
- + No annual fee
- + No foreign transaction fees — great for study abroad
- + No credit history required — designed for students
Cons
- - Bonus categories limited to the Capital One Travel portal
- - Only 1.5% on everyday (non-portal) spend
- - No transfer partners
- - Lower credit limit typical for student cards
Written by Tim · Data verified against issuer terms · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 · Methodology v2026.09.4
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