Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Card

On the criteria below, Wells Fargo Autograph Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

Wells Fargo Autograph Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Wells Fargo Autograph Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Wells Fargo Autograph Card leads on earning ceiling and travel insurance, while Capital One Platinum Credit Card only ties the rest.

Who wins what

0 vs 2 (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 Wells Fargo Autograph Card

    Wells Fargo Autograph Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Autograph Card

    Wells Fargo Autograph Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
—
—
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
—
3×
Top categories
—
Dining, Gas, Streaming
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
—
Wells Fargo Rewards

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