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Wells Fargo Active Cash

Wells Fargo · Visa

Best for

A flat 2% with nothing to activate, plus a 0% window. Keep a no-FX card alongside it for travel.

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Annual fee
None
FX fee
3%
Purchase APR
18.49%
Income req.
N/A
Recommended credit score
690+
Approval difficulty
Moderate approval

Vault Nerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements, not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Reward rates

Every purchase, with no categories to track
2%

Welcome bonus

$200 cash rewards after $500 of spending in the first 3 months.

Requirement: $500 in 3 months

Perks

  • 0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases
  • 0% intro APR for 12 months on qualifying balance transfers
  • Published as discrete APR tiers rather than a range: 18.49%, 24.49%, 28.49%
  • Good to excellent credit, roughly 690 and above

Frequently asked questions

Is the Wells Fargo Active Cash worth it?

It has no annual fee. It's best suited to a flat 2% with nothing to activate, plus a 0% window. Keep a no-FX card alongside it for travel. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your spending. Run your own numbers through our credit card finder to see the net rewards after the fee.

What does the Wells Fargo Active Cash earn?

It earns 2% on every purchase, with no categories to track.

What credit score do you need for the Wells Fargo Active Cash?

We'd suggest a score of around 690 or higher, which puts approval in our "moderate" band. This is a Vault Nerd estimate based on the card's tier and stated requirements. Approval also depends on your income, existing debt and credit history.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · How we research

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“Wells Fargo Active Cash Review.” Vault Nerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/wells-fargo-active-cash, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Wells Fargo published product page and cardholder agreement