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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard vs Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card from Wells Fargo at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureFrontier Airlines World MastercardWells Fargo Active Cash Card
Annual fee$99$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertised$200 cash rewards
Bonus value (est.)-$200
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerBarclaysWells Fargo
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Airline)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
      $99/yr ·
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      Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
      $0/yr · $200 cash rewards

      Editorial take: Frontier Airlines World Mastercard

      Editorial take: Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      The Wells Fargo Active Cash Card has a public bonus ($200 cash rewards, worth roughly $200), while the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      At $99/yr, the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard and Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and Wells Fargo) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Frontier Airlines World Mastercard: no published min spend. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.