Head to head

Chase Freedom Flex vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Card

On the criteria below, Chase Freedom Flex wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Chase Freedom Flex

Chase

Wells Fargo Autograph Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Chase Freedom Flex wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Chase Freedom Flex wins on first-year math and earning ceiling; Wells Fargo Autograph Card wins on foreign transactions.

Pick the Chase Freedom Flex if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Chase Freedom Flex

    Chase Freedom Flex wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Chase Freedom Flex

    Chase Freedom Flex earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • Foreign transactions Wells Fargo Autograph Card

    Wells Fargo Autograph Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Rotating Quarterly, Chase Travel, Dining
Dining, Travel, Transit
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
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.