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Citi Diamond Preferred Card vs Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Citi Diamond Preferred Card comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card from Wells Fargo at $125/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.

FeatureCiti Diamond Preferred CardWells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card
Annual fee$0$125
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no rewards program
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerCitiWells Fargo
Card categorybusiness
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Citi Diamond Preferred Card
      $0/yr · No welcome bonus; product is a 0% intro APR balance-transfer card with no rewards program
      Read the full review
      Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card
      $125/yr ·

      Editorial take: Citi Diamond Preferred Card

      Editorial take: Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Citi Diamond Preferred Card or Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Citi Diamond Preferred Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card?
      The Citi Diamond Preferred Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card's $125 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card's benefits to clear $125 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Citi Diamond Preferred Card.
      Can I have both the Citi Diamond Preferred Card and Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi 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 Citi Diamond Preferred Card or the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Citi Diamond Preferred Card: no published min spend. Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature 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.