Head to head

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card and Wells Fargo Active Cash Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins on earning ceiling; Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins on travel insurance.

Who wins what

1 vs 1 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Choice Category, Grocery
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
3.00%
Reward currency
Cashback
Cashback

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