How to use your Quicksilver rewards

Capital One Quicksilver is a cash back credit card that lets you earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day. That means you earn as you spend, building rewards while you do your day-to-day shopping and beyond.

What you’ll learn:

  • The Quicksilver card offers unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day.

  • Quicksilver cardholders can also earn up to 5% cash back through Capital One Entertainment and Capital One Travel.

  • Quicksilver cardholders can redeem their rewards through flexible options that include shopping at  Amazon.com, checking out with PayPal and booking through Capital One Travel.

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Earn cash back with Quicksilver

Unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day.

8 ways to use Capital One Quicksilver rewards

With the Quicksilver card, you earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day. Plus, you earn unlimited 5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities booked through Capital One Travel. And unlimited 5% cash back on purchases through Capital One Entertainment.

Here are some ways to use your rewards:

1. Redeem rewards for cash

You can redeem your rewards for cash back, and Capital One will mail you a check.

2. Apply rewards to your balance

Consider applying your rewards directly to your account balance in the form of a statement credit.

3. Cover a recent purchase

You can use your rewards to get reimbursed for a recent purchase.

4. Get a gift card

Simplify gift-giving by redeeming your rewards for gift cards. You can choose from a wide variety of merchants, including retail stores, hotels, grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.

5. Use your rewards at Amazon.com

Browse millions of items on Amazon.com and pay using your rewards via Amazon Shop with Points. Learn more about using your Capital One rewards at Amazon.com.

6. Redeem rewards with PayPal

You can cover PayPal purchases with your Quicksilver rewards balance. Learn more about using your rewards to shop online with PayPal.

7. Book a trip

You can use your rewards, your credit card or a combination of both to book flights, hotels, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities through Capital One Travel.

8. Get exclusive access to unforgettable entertainment

You can use your rewards, your card or a combination of both to purchase concert tickets and other unforgettable experiences on Capital One Entertainment.

How to redeem Quicksilver rewards

You can view your rewards and redemption options either online or on the Capital One Mobile app. Here are the general steps:

  1. Sign in to your account.

  2. Select your Quicksilver card.

  3. View your rewards activity and redemption options.

  4. Choose how you want to redeem your Quicksilver rewards, and follow the prompts.

Key takeaways: How to use Capital One Quicksilver rewards

Quicksilver cardholders earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day, plus elevated rewards through Capital One Travel and Capital One Entertainment. And they can use their rewards on everything from the practical to the pleasurable.

If you’re not a Quicksilver cardholder, you can see if you‘ll be approved with 100% certainty before accepting a card offer. It’s quick, and it won’t hurt your credit scores.

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