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PNC Cash Unlimited vs Wells Fargo Active Cash

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Rubric: Wells Fargo Active Cash leads by None pts. Scores: PNC Cash Unlimited 55.0%, Wells Fargo Active Cash 61.9%.

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeUnlimited: 10.0 · Cash: 10.0
• Rewards rateUnlimited: n/a · Cash: 8.0
• Sign-up bonusUnlimited: n/a · Cash: 1.3
• Intro 0% APRUnlimited: 0.0 · Cash: 5.7
• Regular APRUnlimited: 7.2 · Cash: 7.3
• Foreign transaction feeUnlimited: 10.0 · Cash: 3.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Unlimited: n/a · Cash: 8.0

Downsides

• PNC Cash Unlimited55.0%
  PNC · cash back · limited data
  Annual fee $0 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 18.49%–29.24% variableRewards not foundCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 29.24% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 34.24% · Late fee up to $38

• Wells Fargo Active Cash61.9%
  Wells Fargo · cash back
  Annual fee $0APR 18.74%–28.74% variableRewards Unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchasesCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance

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FAQ

Which is better, PNC Cash Unlimited or Wells Fargo Active Cash?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Wells Fargo Active Cash scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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