Capital One Spark Cash Plus vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Capital One
4.3
Unlimited 2% cash back on every business purchase. Up to $1,200 bonus.
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Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Wells Fargo
4.6
Unlimited 2% cash back. $200 bonus. No annual fee.
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Wells Fargo Active Cash® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Capital One Spark Cash Plus may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
Capital One Spark
Wells Fargo Active
Annual Fee
$150/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
Up to $1,200
$200
Rewards Rate
2%
2%
Rewards Type
Cash Back
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A (charge card)
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
N/A (charge card — pay in full)
19.49%-29.49% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
720-850
670-850
Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Pros
- Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases
- Up to $1,200 cash bonus
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $150 annual fee
- Charge card — must pay in full monthly
- High spend required for full bonus
Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Pros
- 2% cash back on all purchases
- $200 sign-up bonus
- No annual fee
- 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
- 3% foreign transaction fee
- No bonus categories for heavy spenders
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