Credit Card Review

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card

Issued by Wells Fargo

5x hotels, 4x airlines, 3x restaurants & other travel, 1x elsewhere — plus 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months; public offer checked November 1, 2026.

At a Glance

Annual Fee

$95

Purchase APR

19.74%–28.74%

Rewards Rate

5x hotels, 4x airlines, 3x restaurants & other travel, 1x elsewhere

Credit eligibility

Issuer review required; no guaranteed score cutoff

Sign-Up Bonus

60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months; public offer checked November 1, 2026

Rates & Fees

Annual Fee

$95

Purchase APR

19.74%–28.74% variable

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

Balance Transfer Fee

Intro $5 or 3% (whichever is greater) for 120 days from account opening, then up to 5% ($5 minimum)

Cash Advance Fee

Either $10 or 5% of each advance, whichever is greater

Late Payment Fee

Up to $40

Estimate Your Rewards

See how this card fits your monthly spending

Enter your typical monthly spend by category to see roughly what the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card would earn you per year (this doesn't include any one-time sign-up bonus).

Assumes steady monthly spending at eligible merchants. Portal-only, selected and rotating bonuses are excluded unless explicitly modeled. Statement credits and welcome bonuses are excluded. Points use an assumed value of 1¢ each; actual redemption value varies.

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$0/mo$3,000/mo

Note: Hotels earn 5x and airlines 4x; the estimator's single travel category uses the 3x other-travel rate. Wells Fargo's page values the 60,000-point bonus at $600 (1 cent per point).

Est. Annual Rewards

$342/yr

After $95 Annual Fee

$247/yr

Based On

$1,950/mo

Key Features

$50 annual statement credit with a minimum $50 airline purchase

5x points with hotels and 4x with airlines

No foreign transaction fees

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Bonus rates apply to hotels and airlines generally, not one brand
  • $50 airline credit trims the effective $95 fee
  • No foreign transaction fees

Tradeoffs

  • $95 annual fee
  • 1x on non-bonus purchases
  • The displayed score is an estimate, not a Wells Fargo cutoff

How to Apply

Check Wells Fargo's eligibility information and any prequalification option. A credit score alone does not establish approval; income, debt and credit history also matter.

Gather your Social Security number, annual income, housing payment, and employer details before starting the application.

Apply directly through Wells Fargo's official site or app to make sure you're getting current, accurate offer terms.

Most issuers give an instant decision online; some applications are sent to manual review, which can take 7–10 business days.

If approved, activate the card and set up autopay before your first statement is due to avoid a late payment.

How It Compares

Current product highlighted
ProductAnnual FeePurchase APRRewards Rate
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card$9519.74%–28.74%5x hotels, 4x airlines, 3x restaurants & other travel, 1x elsewhere
Chase Sapphire Preferred®$9519.49%–27.74%5x Chase Travel, 3x dining, gas/EV charging, online grocery, streaming & vacation rentals, 2x other travel
Chase Sapphire Reserve®$79519.74%–28.24%8x Chase Travel, 4x direct flights/hotels, 3x dining, 1x other purchases
Capital One Venture X$39519.74%–28.74%10x hotels & rental cars, 5x flights via Capital One Travel, 2x everything else

Rates, fees, and rewards shown are illustrative as of 2026 and subject to change — always confirm current terms directly with the issuer before applying.

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