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
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
- 5×
- 3×
- 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.