Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

On the criteria below, Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Plus Card wins on earning ceiling and foreign transactions; Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins on first-year math, annual fee, and travel insurance.

Pick the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 3
  • First-year math Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

    Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

    Wells Fargo Active Cash Card is $99 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

    Wells Fargo Active Cash Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
$-99
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue
Cashback

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.