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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Wells Fargo Active Cash

The Chase Freedom Unlimited ($0 annual fee) ranks #111 and the Wells Fargo Active Cash ($0) ranks #82 of the 294 credit cards we score. Here they are side by side, from our card database.

By YourBest Editorial Team · Card data as of October 21, 2026 · How we score cards

Side by side

Chase Freedom UnlimitedWells Fargo Active Cash
IssuerChaseWells Fargo
Annual fee$0$0
Welcome offerEarn a $200 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 monthsEarn $100 cash rewards bonus when you spend $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
Rewards
  • 1.5% cash back on all purchases
  • 3% dining/drugstore
  • 5% travel via Chase Travel
  • 2% back on all purchases
Intro APRpurchases 15 months · balance transfers 15 monthspurchases 12 months · balance transfers 12 months
Ongoing APR18.49%-27.99%18.74%, 24.74% or 28.74%
Balance transfer fee3% intro (60 days), then 5%Introductory fee of either $5 or 3% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater, for 120 days from account opening. After that, up to 5% for each balance transfer, with a minimum of $5.
Foreign transaction feeNone—
Our overall score54 (#111 of 294)57 (#82 of 294)
Cash back ranking#4 of 70#15 of 70
Dining ranking#26 of 67not in this list
0% intro APR ranking#21 of 46#36 of 46
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Which one fits you

  • Higher overall score: Wells Fargo Active Cash (57 vs 54). Our score weighs rewards value, fees, the welcome offer and APR; see how we score cards.
  • Same annual fee: $0 on both.
  • Cash back: Chase Freedom Unlimited ranks higher in our cash back ranking (#4 vs #15 of 70).
  • Dining: only Chase Freedom Unlimited is in our dining ranking (#26 of 67).
  • 0% intro APR: Chase Freedom Unlimited ranks higher in our 0% intro APR ranking (#21 vs #36 of 46).
  • 0% intro APR on purchases: Chase Freedom Unlimited (15 months vs 12).
  • Balance transfers: Chase Freedom Unlimited has the longer intro period (15 months vs 12).

How we compared them

Every figure comes from our card database (checked against each issuer’s site) as of October 21, 2026 and is shown as stored, without our own estimates. Ranks use our overall score and, for categories, the score each category ranking is built on. Neither card can pay to rank higher, and partner links never change a score or an order. Terms apply; confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chase Freedom Unlimited better than the Wells Fargo Active Cash?

By our overall score the Wells Fargo Active Cash ranks higher (57 vs 54), but the better card is the one that fits your spending: compare the rewards rows above with where you spend most, and whether you'd use enough of the higher-fee card's benefits to cover its fee.

Which has the lower annual fee, Chase Freedom Unlimited or Wells Fargo Active Cash?

Both list $0.

What are the welcome offers on the Chase Freedom Unlimited and Wells Fargo Active Cash?

Chase Freedom Unlimited: Earn a $200 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months. Wells Fargo Active Cash: Earn $100 cash rewards bonus when you spend $500 in purchases in the first 3 months. Offers change often; terms apply.

Which is better for everyday categories like dining, groceries or travel?

Cash back: Chase Freedom Unlimited ranks higher in our cash back ranking (#4 vs #15 of 70). Dining: only Chase Freedom Unlimited is in our dining ranking (#26 of 67). 0% intro APR: Chase Freedom Unlimited ranks higher in our 0% intro APR ranking (#21 vs #36 of 46).

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