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Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard vs Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard comes from Bank of America at $0/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.

FeatureNorwegian Cruise Line World MastercardWells Fargo Active Cash Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus25,000 WorldPoints$200 cash rewards
Bonus value (est.)$250$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerBank of AmericaWells Fargo
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Norwegian_cruise_line_purchases)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard
      $0/yr · 25,000 WorldPoints
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      Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
      $0/yr · $200 cash rewards

      Editorial take: Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard or Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      The Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard has the bigger bonus, 25,000 WorldPoints, worth roughly $250, versus $200 cash rewards (~$200) on the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card.
      Is the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      The Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard.
      Can I have both the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard and Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America 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 Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard or the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard: $1,000 spend in 3 months. 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.