Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ vs Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠
Side-by-side comparison
| Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ | Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $795 | $95 |
| Welcome offer | 60,000 bonus points ($600 value) | |
| Advertising | 1% | 1% |
| Shipping | 1% | 1% |
| Office supplies | 1% | 1% |
| Phone & internet | 1% | 1% |
| Travel | 4% | 5% |
| Everything else | 1% | 1% |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $666 | $690 |
| Points type | Transfers to airlines & hotels | Transfers to airlines & hotels |
| Network | Visa | Visa |
*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 business spending, the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ earns about $666 a year in rewards and the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ about $690, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ charges $795, but carries about $435 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ charges $95, but carries about $50 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ delivers more total value, about $532 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on 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 Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ currently has the larger welcome offer (a limited-time offer above its usual amount, so treat it as a one-time boost). A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ if your spending leans toward travel.