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Terms read from Wells Fargo's page on Oct 16, 2026.
Year 1, after fees
$904
Year 2+, after fees
$804
every year after
3 years, after fees
$2,512
Break-even
No fee
Earn rate by category
All values are after each card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees when you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime or Instacart+) aren't included.
Values for points and miles are estimates based on published redemption valuations; actual value depends on how you redeem.
On each spending preset
After fees; points at their cash value. "~" marks estimates.
| Spending | Year 1 | Year 2+ | 3 years | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student ($985/mo) | $336 | $236 | $809 | No fee |
| Couple ($2,555/mo) | $713 | $613 | $1,940 | No fee |
| Family ($3,350/mo) | $904 | $804 | $2,512 | No fee |
| Frequent traveller ($3,880/mo) | $1,031 | $931 | $2,894 | No fee |
| Big spender ($7,960/mo) | $2,010 | $1,910 | $5,831 | No fee |
Who it suits
- People who want one flat rate on everything.
Who should skip it
- Nothing stands out on the presets; check it against your own spending.
Fees and rates
- Annual fee
- None
- Foreign transaction fee
- Not stated
- Purchase APR
- 18.74% to 28.74% (variable)
- Intro APR on purchases
- 12 months, then the purchase APR
- Intro APR on balance transfers
- 12 months
Rewards
- 2% on everything else
Eligibility and availability
- Income
- None published
Published requirements only. We don't estimate approval odds.
Assumptions
- Cash back: Paid in cash, so the value is exact, not an estimate.
- Welcome bonus: $100 after $500 in purchases in the first 3 months. Your spending meets it in month 1.
- Note: The intro rate applies to balance transfers made within 120 days.
Not counted or not confirmed
- Foreign transaction fee and balance transfer fee aren't on the card page.
Earns more every year after year 1
On a family's spending, these keep more value from year 2 than this card's $804.
Chase IHG One Rewards PremierYear 2+ ~$1,243
Wells Fargo One Key CardYear 2+ $864
Chase Marriott Bonvoy BoundlessYear 2+ ~$809
Head to head
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wells Fargo Active Cash worth it?
On a family's spending ($3,350 a month, points at their cash value), it's worth $904 in year 1 and $804 a year after that, after no annual fee.
What is the Wells Fargo Active Cash welcome offer?
$100 after $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
Does the Wells Fargo Active Cash charge foreign transaction fees?
The issuer's page doesn't state its foreign transaction fee, so check the full terms before travelling.
Sources
Rates, fees and offers are set by the issuer and may change. Check the issuer's terms before you apply. We don't estimate approval odds.
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