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USAA Secured Visa Platinum vs Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The USAA Secured Visa Platinum comes from USAA 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.

FeatureUSAA Secured Visa PlatinumWells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card
Annual fee$0$125
Sign-up bonusNone
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerUSAAWells Fargo
Card categoryrewardsbusiness
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      USAA Secured Visa Platinum
      $0/yr · None
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      Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card
      $125/yr ·

      Editorial take: USAA Secured Visa Platinum

      Editorial take: Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, USAA Secured Visa Platinum or Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card?
      The USAA Secured Visa Platinum has a public bonus (None, worth roughly $0), while the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the USAA Secured Visa Platinum's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card?
      The USAA Secured Visa Platinum 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 USAA Secured Visa Platinum.
      Can I have both the USAA Secured Visa Platinum and Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature 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 Secured Visa Platinum or the Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. USAA Secured Visa Platinum: $0 spend in 0 months. 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.