Head to head

United Club Infinite Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

On the criteria below, United Club Infinite Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

United Club Infinite Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

United Club Infinite Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and lounge access; Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the United Club Infinite Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 1
  • First-year math United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

    Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card is $600 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 5×).

  • Lounge access United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$695
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,170
First-year net
+$475
$-95
Peak earning rate
11×
Top categories
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Hotels, Airlines, Dining
Lounge access
United Club
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
United MileagePlus
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.