Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day.
Quicksilver Rewards for Students
Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day. $0 annual fee. Plus, earn a $50 cash bonus. 1
See new cardmember offer details below.
See new cardmember offer details below.
Unlimited Rewards
Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day.
New Cardmember Offer
Earn a one-time $50 cash bonus once you spend $100 on purchases within 3 months from account opening 1
Exclusively for Students
Whether you’re at a 4-year university, community college or other higher education institution, this card might be an option for you.
Annual Fee
$0
Enjoy these benefits with Quicksilver Rewards for Students
Purchase Rate
19.99% - 29.99% variable APR
Transfer Info
19.99% - 29.99% variable APR; Balance transfer fee applies. See pricing and terms for details.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
You won't pay a transaction fee when making purchases outside of the United States.
Rewards Your Way
Rewards don't expire for the life of the account and you can redeem for cash back for any amount.
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No Foreign Transaction Fees
You won’t pay a transaction fee when making a purchase outside of the United States.
Complimentary Concierge Service
Enjoy comprehensive, personalized assistance in dining, entertainment and travel—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Extended Warranty
You’ll get additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items that are purchased with your credit card.
24-hour Travel Assistance Services
If your credit card is lost or stolen, you can get an emergency replacement card and a cash advance.
Travel Accident Insurance
Get automatic insurance for a covered loss at no extra charge when you use your credit card to purchase your fare.
Instant Purchase Notifications
Stay on top of your spending by receiving a push notification each time a new purchase is approved on your account.
Capital One Shopping
Capital One Shopping is an online shopping tool that automatically applies available coupon codes to your order. Learn more about Capital One Shopping.*
Shop With Your Rewards
Now you can pay for Amazon.com purchases using your Capital One rewards. Learn more about how to use your rewards at Amazon.
Redeem Your Rewards with PayPal
Use your Capital One rewards on eligible purchases at millions of online stores. Learn more about using rewards with PayPal.
Capital One Travel
Get our best prices on thousands of trip options—even after you book. Plus, pay flexibly with your rewards, a card or both. Explore Capital One Travel.
50% off Handcrafted Beverages
Capital One cardholders enjoy 50% off all handcrafted beverages everyday at any Capital One Café nationwide. Find your Café.**
Smart booking with Capital One Travel
Get our best prices on travel, guaranteed
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Book confidently with
free price drop protection
free price drop protection
If you book your flight when we recommend and the price drops within 10 days, you’ll get up to $50 in travel credit for the difference.
If you find a better price,
we’ll match it
we’ll match it
Let us know within 24 hours after booking, and we’ll give you a travel credit for the difference.
Make your plans flexible
with special features
with special features
Add the option to cancel your flight for any reason or freeze a flight price and book later.
Know when to buy
and when to wait
and when to wait
Set a price alert and we’ll watch your flight 24/7 to notify you when prices drop.
The frequently asked, answered
Who do we consider to be a student?
A student is anyone currently enrolled, or admitted and planning to enroll in the next 3 months, at an accredited university, community college or other higher education institution.
What happens to my Quicksilver Rewards for Students card when I graduate from school?
Although you are graduating, your Capital One Quicksilver Rewards card stays with you. You’ll still keep all the same rewards and benefits on your card.
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This one-time bonus is available by clicking the “Apply Now” button on this page, and may not be available if you navigate away from or close this page. The bonus may not be available for existing or previous account holders.
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Capital One pays compensation to CardRatings for new account referrals. While some of the winners on CardRatings's Best-Of list are partners, it never influences their decisions. Only products that meet the CardRating editorial team's strict standards make the final list.
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The actual amount of cash back you earn will depend on your credit limit and purchase activity.
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Statement credits lower your account balance but cannot be used to meet any minimum payment obligations.
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Redemption rates for these options may vary and are subject to change.
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Services such as price prediction, price watch, price drop protection, and price match guarantee are subject to terms and conditions. The availability of these services varies by account and they may not be available on all bookings. See Capital One Travel Terms and Conditions for details.
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Some cardholder benefits are only available to the primary cardholder and not authorized users.
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Using your card responsibly by doing things like paying at least your minimum monthly payment on time and staying below your credit limit may help you build credit.
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We may use credit scores where available.