Head to head

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

On the criteria below, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

Chase

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and foreign transactions; Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins on annual fee and travel insurance.

Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 2
  • First-year math Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

    Wells Fargo Active Cash Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

    Wells Fargo Active Cash Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,000
$200
First-year net
+$905
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Marriott Hotels, Grocery, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Marriott Bonvoy
Cashback

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