Capital One SavorOne vs Wells Fargo Autograph℠

Capital One SavorOne
VS
Wells Fargo Autograph℠
The short answer: The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ delivers a bit more value for most spenders, but choose the Capital One SavorOne if you spend more on groceries.

Side-by-side comparison

Capital One SavorOneWells Fargo Autograph℠
Annual fee$39No annual fee
Welcome offerNo current offer20,000 bonus points ($200 value)
Dining3x3x
Groceries3x1x
Gas1x3x
Travel1x3x
Streaming3x3x
Everything else1x1x
Est. yearly rewards*$484$457
Points typePools with Capital One → transferableTransfers to airlines & hotels
NetworkMastercardVisa

*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.

The verdict

On a typical year of household spending, the Capital One SavorOne earns about $484 a year in rewards and the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ about $457, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Capital One SavorOne charges $39, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. The two are close on value, but the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ edges ahead by about $13 a year, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on gas and travel. Both earn transferable points rather than flat cash, so the deciding factor is whose transfer partners reach the airlines and hotels you would actually book. On the sign-up bonus, the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the Capital One SavorOne if your spending leans toward groceries. Pick the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ if your spending leans toward gas, travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Capital One SavorOne or the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ better?
On typical household spending, the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ comes out ahead, by roughly $13 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Capital One SavorOne can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Capital One SavorOne and the Wells Fargo Autograph℠?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Capital One SavorOne or the Wells Fargo Autograph℠?
As of June 2026, the Capital One SavorOne offers no current offer and the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ offers 20,000 bonus points ($200 value). Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.