Bilt Obsidian vs Capital One QuicksilverOne

Bilt Obsidian
VS
Capital One QuicksilverOne
The short answer: The Bilt Obsidian delivers a bit more value for most spenders, but choose the Capital One QuicksilverOne if you spend more on gas, streaming.

Side-by-side comparison

Bilt ObsidianCapital One QuicksilverOne
Annual fee$95$39
Welcome offer$200 in Bilt Cash on account openingNo current offer
Dining3x1.5x
Groceries3x1.5x
Gas1x1.5x
Travel2x1.5x
Streaming1x1.5x
Everything else1x1.5x
Est. yearly rewards*$490$437
Points typeTransfers to airlines & hotelsPools with Capital One → transferable
NetworkMastercardMastercard

*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.

The verdict

On a typical year of household spending, the Bilt Obsidian earns about $490 a year in rewards and the Capital One QuicksilverOne about $437, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Bilt Obsidian charges $95, but carries about $300 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. The Capital One QuicksilverOne charges $39, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Bilt Obsidian delivers more total value, about $146 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on groceries and dining. Both earn transferable points rather than flat cash, so the deciding factor is whose transfer partners reach the airlines and hotels you would actually book. On the sign-up bonus, the Bilt Obsidian currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the Bilt Obsidian if your spending leans toward dining, groceries, travel. Pick the Capital One QuicksilverOne if your spending leans toward gas, streaming, everything else.

Read the full reviews

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bilt Obsidian or the Capital One QuicksilverOne better?
On typical household spending, the Bilt Obsidian comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $146 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Capital One QuicksilverOne can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Bilt Obsidian and the Capital One QuicksilverOne?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Bilt Obsidian or the Capital One QuicksilverOne?
As of June 2026, the Bilt Obsidian offers $200 in Bilt Cash on account opening and the Capital One QuicksilverOne offers no current offer. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.