Head to head 
Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
On the criteria below, Chase Freedom Unlimited wins 1 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Chase
Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
Wells Fargo
At a glance
Chase Freedom Unlimited wins 1 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.
Chase Freedom Unlimited leads on earning ceiling, while Wells Fargo Active Cash Card only ties the rest.
Who wins what
1 vs 0 (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 Chase Freedom Unlimited
Chase Freedom Unlimited earns more on its best category (5× vs 0×).
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- Free
- Free
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $200
- $200
- First-year net
- +$200
- +$200
- Peak earning rate
- 5×
- —
- Top categories
- Chase Travel, Dining, Drugstores
- —
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- No
- No
- Foreign transaction fee
- 3.00%
- 3.00%
- Reward currency
- Chase Ultimate Rewards
- Cashback
Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.