Wells Fargo Autograph
Wells Fargo · Travel review
Everyday drivers and broad spenders who want 3x points across six categories — gas and EV charging, travel, dining, tran
Sorted by score, never commission
Annual fee
$0
No annual fee, every year
Ongoing APR
18.49% – 28.49% variable
Variable — verify the current range at the issuer
Intro APR
0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
Then the ongoing APR applies
As of July 18, 2026
Best for
Everyday drivers and broad spenders who want 3x points across six categories — gas and EV charging, travel, dining, transit, streaming, and phone plans — at a $0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fee.
Not for
People who want cash simplicity or a single dominant category — a 5% rotating or category-specific card can out-earn 3x where your spend concentrates, and the points ecosystem is less deep than Chase UR or Amex MR for transfer-partner redemptions.
The catch
The strength is category breadth, not depth — 3x across six everyday categories is generous, but Wells Fargo's transfer-partner program is thinner than Chase or Amex, so most people will redeem points closer to 1 cpp rather than optimizing transfers.
Card facts
Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.
Product specs
- Annual fee
- $0
- Intro APR
- 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
- Ongoing APR
- 18.49% – 28.49% variable
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Schumer Box sourced
- July 18, 2026
How we scored this card
See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.
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Frequently asked
Does the Wells Fargo Autograph charge an annual fee?
No. The Wells Fargo Autograph carries a $0 annual fee, sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box as of July 18, 2026. Rates change — confirm the current terms at the issuer.
What APR does the Wells Fargo Autograph charge?
18.49% – 28.49% variable. There is also an intro rate: 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.
Does the Wells Fargo Autograph charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The Wells Fargo Autograph has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.
Who is the Wells Fargo Autograph best for?
Everyday drivers and broad spenders who want 3x points across six categories — gas and EV charging, travel, dining, transit, streaming, and phone plans — at a $0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fee.
Who should skip the Wells Fargo Autograph?
People who want cash simplicity or a single dominant category — a 5% rotating or category-specific card can out-earn 3x where your spend concentrates, and the points ecosystem is less deep than Chase UR or Amex MR for transfer-partner redemptions.
How did ClearValue score the Wells Fargo Autograph?
Wells Fargo Autograph scored 86/100 — "Solid pick". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and the weakness named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.
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