Capital One Savor vs Wells Fargo Autograph
The Wells Fargo Autograph comes out ahead for all three spending profiles we tested. Below: what each card pays after fees for three spending profiles, the break-even, and a live calculator for your own numbers. Card terms verified Oct 5, 2026.
Simulated results
Five years, welcome offers counted when the profile's own spending reaches them, points valued for travel (Capital One cash back at 1.0¢, Wells Fargo points at 1.3¢). Merchant credits like Uber or DoorDash aren't counted for typed profiles; they show up in the break-even instead.
| Profile | Capital One Savor: year 1 | then yearly | 5 years | Wells Fargo Autograph: year 1 | then yearly | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday spender About $2,000 a month, mostly groceries and errands, one trip a year. | $626 | $426 | $2,330 | $795 | $535 | $2,935 |
| Balanced About $3,500 a month with a few trips a year and regular dining out. | $944 | $744 | $3,920 | $1,315 | $1,055 | $5,533 |
| Frequent traveler About $5,000 a month, heavy on flights, hotels and restaurants, some trips abroad. | $1,258 | $1,058 | $5,492 | $2,042 | $1,782 | $9,168 |
The break-even
Everyday spender
Capital One Savor trails Wells Fargo Autograph by $121 a year. It has no extra perks we left unpriced that could close that gap.
This flips if Capital One cash back are worth more than 1.28¢ each to you (we're using 1.0¢).
Balanced
Capital One Savor trails Wells Fargo Autograph by $323 a year. It has no extra perks we left unpriced that could close that gap.
This flips if Capital One cash back are worth more than 1.43¢ each to you (we're using 1.0¢).
Frequent traveler
Capital One Savor trails Wells Fargo Autograph by $735 a year. It has no extra perks we left unpriced that could close that gap.
This flips if Capital One cash back are worth more than 1.69¢ each to you (we're using 1.0¢).
Try it with your spending
Starts from the Balanced profile. Change any number, or drop in your statements; they're read on this device and never uploaded.
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Side by side
| Term | Capital One Savor | Wells Fargo Autograph |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer and network | Capital One, Mastercard | Wells Fargo, Visa |
| Annual fee | None | None |
| Requires | Nothing extra | Nothing extra |
| Welcome offer | $200 after $500 in 3 months | 20,000 points after $1,000 in 3 months |
| Earning | 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment ticket purchases · 5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel · 3% cash back on dining · 3% cash back at grocery stores (excludes superstores like Walmart and Target, warehouse clubs, discount stores, gas stations and convenience stores) · 3% cash back on qualifying entertainment (movie theaters, live sports, concerts/theater promoters, amusement parks, zoos, etc.) · 3% cash back on popular streaming services · 1x on everything else | 3X at restaurants (dining in, take-out, catering; third-party delivery services may not qualify) · 3X on travel (airlines, hotels/motels, car rentals, cruise lines, travel agencies, discount travel sites, campgrounds, timeshares) · 3X at gas stations and EV charging stations · 3X on transit (passenger rail, taxis/rideshare, limousines, ferries, tolls, parking) · 3X on popular streaming services · 3X on phone plans (landline and cell phone providers) · 1x on everything else |
| Rewards currency | Capital One cash rewards | Wells Fargo Rewards points |
| Statement credits | None | None |
| Lounges | None | None |
| Foreign transaction fee | None | None |
| Authorized users | No fee | No fee |
| Availability | Open to new applicants | Open to new applicants |
| Verified | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
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