Quicksilver Rewards for Students
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students from Capital One earns up to 1.5% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn a one-time $50 cash bonus once you spend $100 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1.5%
- Annual fee
- $0
Madeen may earn compensation from some apply links. Affiliate disclosure
Madeen compares public issuer terms with its card-rule catalog. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, exclusions, and eligibility; Madeen does not issue cards, make approval decisions, or provide financial advice.
What does the Quicksilver Rewards for Students earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1.5% effective value (1.5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 14% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 1.5% effective value (1.5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 14% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1.5% back | 1.5% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Quicksilver Rewards for Students?
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Quicksilver Rewards for Students fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 14% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1.5% effective (1.5% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- Compare simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Does the Quicksilver Rewards for Students have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: Earn a one-time $50 cash bonus once you spend $100 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Signup bonus
- Earn a one-time $50 cash bonus once you spend $100 on purchases within 3 months from account opening
What benefits come with the Quicksilver Rewards for Students?
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students includes Capital One Dining, Capital One Entertainment, Extended Warranty in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Capital One Dining
Make your next meal even more memorable with access to cardholder-only reservations at award-winning restaurants and tickets to curated culinary events. Explore dining benefits.
- Capital One Entertainment
Enjoy access to can't-miss events across music, sports and dining with exclusive pre-sales, tickets, suite experiences and more. Explore entertainment.
- Extended Warranty
Up to 1 additional year on original manufacturer's warranty of 3 years or less.
- Travel Insurance
Up to $200,000 in coverage. Provides accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Common questions about the Quicksilver Rewards for Students
Does the Quicksilver Rewards for Students have an annual fee?
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the Quicksilver Rewards for Students?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Quicksilver Rewards for Students at about 1.5% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Quicksilver Rewards for Students charge foreign transaction fees?
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What is the Quicksilver Rewards for Students welcome bonus?
The Quicksilver Rewards for Students welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn a one-time $50 cash bonus once you spend $100 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the Quicksilver Rewards for Students?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Fair for the Quicksilver Rewards for Students. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the Quicksilver Rewards for Students?
Rewards on the Quicksilver Rewards for Students post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Quicksilver Rewards for Students compare to similar cards?
Compare the Quicksilver Rewards for Students against Pottery Barn Key Rewards Visa (4% on Dining, $0 fee); SavorOne Dining Rewards (4% on Dining, $95 fee); The Key Rewards Visa (4% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Quicksilver Rewards for Students This card | Dining | 1.5% | $0 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $95 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Related Madeen guides
Related cards
Issuer links
Madeen may earn compensation from some apply links. Compensation may affect which offers are available, but it does not control recommendations for cards you have already added to your wallet. Affiliate disclosure
See how this card ranks in your wallet
Madeen compares the cards you already carry for dining, groceries, gas, travel, and everyday purchases — free, no bank login required.