Head to head

Citi Double Cash Card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Citi Double Cash Card

Citi

Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Wells Fargo

At a glance

Citi Double Cash Card and Wells Fargo Active Cash Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Citi Double Cash Card wins on earning ceiling; Wells Fargo Active Cash Card wins on travel insurance.

Who wins what

1 vs 1 (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 Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel Portal
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
3.00%
Reward currency
Citi ThankYou Points
Cashback

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