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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Wells Fargo Active Cash

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.

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Feature Comparison
Feature
Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase
Wells Fargo Active CashWells Fargo
Rating4.6/54.5/5
Annual Fee$0$0
APR18.24% - 27.74%18.49% - 28.49%
Signup Bonus$250 bonus after spending $500 in 3 months$200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in 3 months
Rewards Rate5% on travel via Chase, 3% on dining & drugstores, 1.5% on everything else2% cash rewards on all purchases
Credit Scoregoodgood
Pros
1.5% base rate beats most flat-rate cards
0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
Pairs perfectly with Chase Sapphire for point transfers
Flat 2% cash rewards on all purchases with no categories to track
$0 annual fee with a $200 welcome bonus
0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers
Cons
3% foreign transaction fee
Points worth more when paired with a Sapphire card
No premium perks
3% foreign transaction fee
Requires a Wells Fargo relationship for best experience
No bonus categories beyond the flat 2%
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Verdict

Our Pick: Chase Freedom Unlimited

With a 4.6/5 rating, the Chase Freedom Unlimited edges out the Wells Fargo Active Cash (4.5/5). No annual fee makes it easy to justify. The Freedom Unlimited is the best no-fee companion card. With 1.5% on everything plus 3% on dining, it earns strong rewards solo — and becomes elite when paired with a Chase Sapphire for point transfers.

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