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USAA Rewards Visa Signature vs Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The USAA Rewards Visa Signature comes from USAA 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.

FeatureUSAA Rewards Visa SignatureWells Fargo Active Cash Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus2,500 USAA Rewards points$200 cash rewards
Bonus value (est.)$25$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerUSAAWells Fargo
Card categoryrewardscashback
Best earning category (Dining)2x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      USAA Rewards Visa Signature
      $0/yr · 2,500 USAA Rewards points
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      Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
      $0/yr · $200 cash rewards

      Editorial take: USAA Rewards Visa Signature

      Editorial take: Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, USAA Rewards Visa Signature or Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      The Wells Fargo Active Cash Card has the bigger bonus, $200 cash rewards, worth roughly $200, versus 2,500 USAA Rewards points (~$25) on the USAA Rewards Visa Signature.
      Is the USAA Rewards Visa Signature's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      The USAA Rewards Visa Signature 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 USAA Rewards Visa Signature.
      Can I have both the USAA Rewards Visa Signature and Wells Fargo Active Cash Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (USAA 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 USAA Rewards Visa Signature or the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. USAA Rewards Visa Signature: $0 spend in 0 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.