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Wells Fargo Autograph vs Capital One Platinum

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Rubric: Wells Fargo Autograph leads by 21.9 pts. Scores: Wells Fargo Autograph 69.6%, Capital One Platinum 47.7%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Wells Fargo Autograph nets $427/yr, Capital One Platinum nets $0/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeAutograph: 10.0 · Platinum: 10.0
• Rewards rateAutograph: 5.0 · Platinum: 0.0
• Sign-up bonusAutograph: 2.7 · Platinum: 0.0
• Intro 0% APRAutograph: 5.7 · Platinum: 0.0
• Regular APRAutograph: 7.3 · Platinum: 3.4
• Foreign transaction feeAutograph: 10.0 · Platinum: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Autograph: 8.0 · Platinum: 10.0

Downsides

• Wells Fargo Autograph69.6%
  Wells Fargo · no annual fee
  Annual fee $0APR 18.74%–28.74% variableRewards 3x restaurants, travel, gas & transit, streaming, phone plans; 1x otherCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · 3x on phone plans counted under utilities.

• Capital One Platinum47.7%
  Capital One · no annual fee
  Annual fee $0APR 29.24% variableRewards 0% baseCredit no credit score, ≤619 (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 29.24% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, Wells Fargo Autograph or Capital One Platinum?

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

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