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Wells Fargo Autograph Journey vs Capital One Venture X

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Rubric: Capital One Venture X leads by 8.3 pts. Scores: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey 66.0%, Capital One Venture X 74.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Wells Fargo Autograph Journey nets $243/yr, Capital One Venture X nets $66/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeJourney: 8.0 · X: 5.0
• Rewards rateJourney: 5.0 · X: 10
• Sign-up bonusJourney: 8.0 · X: 10
• Intro 0% APRJourney: 0.0 · X: 0.0
• Regular APRJourney: 7.2 · X: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feeJourney: 10.0 · X: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Journey: 8.0 · X: 10.0

Downsides

• Wells Fargo Autograph Journey66.0%
  Wells Fargo · travel
  Annual fee $95APR 19.49%–28.49% variableRewards 1% base; 3% dining; 3% travelCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $95 annual fee · APR up to 28.49% if you carry a balance · Airlines 4x, hotels 5x; we use 3x 'other travel' conservatively.

• Capital One Venture X74.3%
  Capital One · travel
  Annual fee $395APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 10x Capital One Travel hotels & rental cars; 5x flights & vacation rentals; 2x otherCredit Excellent

  ⚠ $395 annual fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, Wells Fargo Autograph Journey or Capital One Venture X?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Capital One Venture X scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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