United Quest Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
On the criteria below, United Quest Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.
United Quest Card
Chase
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
Wells Fargo
United Quest Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.
United Quest Card wins on first-year math and earning ceiling; Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card wins on annual fee.
Pick the United Quest 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
2 vs 1- First-year math United Quest Card
United Quest Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
- Annual fee Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card is $255 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling United Quest Card
United Quest Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 5×).
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- $350
- $95
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $910
- —
- First-year net
- +$560
- $-95
- Peak earning rate
- 10×
- 5×
- Top categories
- Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
- Hotels, Airlines, Dining
- Lounge access
- No
- 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.