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Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card vs Amazon Business Prime American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card comes from Capital One at $0/yr; the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card from American Express at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureCapital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit CardAmazon Business Prime American Express Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertised$125 Amazon.com Gift Card
Bonus value (est.)-$125
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerCapital OneAmerican Express
Card categorysecuredbusiness
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
      $0/yr · $125 Amazon.com Gift Card

      Editorial take: Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card

      Editorial take: Amazon Business Prime American Express Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card or Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?
      The Amazon Business Prime American Express Card has a public bonus ($125 Amazon.com Gift Card, worth roughly $125), while the Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?
      The Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card.
      Can I have both the Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card and Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One and American Express) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card or the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card: no published min spend. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card: $0 in 0 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.