Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash®

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

Chase logo
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Chase
4.8

Earn 60,000 bonus points. Strong travel and dining rewards.

Full review →
Wells Fargo logo
Wells Fargo Active Cash®
Wells Fargo
4.6

Unlimited 2% cash back. $200 bonus. No annual fee.

Full review →
WealthSpott Verdict

Wells Fargo Active Cash® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Wells Fargo Active
Annual Fee
$95/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
$200
Rewards Rate
1x-5x
2%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable
19.49%-29.49% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Pros
  • Valuable sign-up bonus (60k points)
  • 3x on dining and travel
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Points worth more when redeemed for travel through Chase
Full review
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
Full review

Not sure which card is right for you?

Browse all credit cards