Hear from our editors: The best Wells Fargo credit cards of May 2026
Updated April 30, 2026
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Written by: Eric Freeman, Editorial Lead, Credit Cards
Edited by: Claire Diver, Senior Editor, Credit Cards
Here’s our take on the best Wells Fargo credit cards.
- Best for rewards: Wells Fargo Autograph® Card
- Best for cash back: Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card
- Best for balance transfers: Wells Fargo Reflect® Card
- How we picked these cards
- How to make the most of these Wells Fargo credit cards
Best for rewards: Wells Fargo Autograph® Card
Here’s why: The Wells Fargo Autograph® Card is a good choice for anyone who wants to earn even more rewards in popular categories like travel, dining, gas, cellphone plans, and streaming without paying an annual fee. Learn more about the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card.
Best for cash back: Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card
Here’s why: This card offers the same high cash back rate on all purchases with no annual fee to eat into your rewards. Learn more about the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card.
Best for balance transfers: Wells Fargo Reflect® Card
Here’s why: This Wells Fargo credit card has the issuer’s longest introductory period for balance transfers to help you manage debt. Learn more about the Wells Fargo Reflect® Card.
How we picked these cards
To select these cards, we carefully reviewed Wells Fargo’s credit cards, looking closely at their features, rewards, fees and terms. We chose our categories to align with some of the most common needs of consumers in the market for credit cards.
We also ensured each card we picked was suited to its audience, and that each offered compelling benefits and low fees.
How to make the most of these Wells Fargo credit cards
Depending on the card you choose, it could offer a low introductory APR offer period on purchases. If you have any emergency expenses arise during that time, you can put the purchase on your credit card and chip away at the balance during the intro period.
Just try to pay off the full balance — or as much of it as possible — before the regular APR kicks in to minimize how much you’ll pay. You’ll also want to ensure you know the length of your intro APR period to avoid any budgeting surprises when the APR jumps up to its regular rate.
If your card has a rewards program, one strategy for maximizing the amount of cash back and points you earn is to use your card for everyday purchases, like bills, groceries and gas.
But be careful to avoid the trap of charging purchases on the card that you can’t truly afford just to earn rewards. If you carry a balance, you’ll end up owing interest and could eventually find yourself mired in debt. The goal is to earn rewards for purchases you would make anyway, not to let the rewards entice you into bad spending habits.
Keep in mind that if you have a savings or checking account with Wells Fargo, you can use your credit card as a form of overdraft protection. This way, if you accidentally overdraw on your bank account, the overdrafted amount will automatically be charged to your credit card to cover the transaction.
