Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Reflect Card

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

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

Wells Fargo Reflect Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Capital One Platinum Credit Card and Wells Fargo Reflect Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins on foreign transactions; Wells Fargo Reflect Card wins on travel insurance.

Who wins what

1 vs 1 (3 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 Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Reflect Card

    Wells Fargo Reflect Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Capital One Platinum Credit Card

    Capital One Platinum Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency

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