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Unlimited 3X points on 6 categories, $0 annual fee
Earn 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases in 3 months, unlimited 3X points on restaurants, travel, gas, transit, streaming, and phone plans, and 1X on everything else. Transfer points 1:1 to 8 airline partners at about 1.25 cents each, all with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees.
Annual Fee
$0
Authorized User Fee
$0
Foreign Transaction Fee
$0
Network
Visa Signature
Rewards Currency
Wells Fargo Go Far Rewards
Point Value (Transfer Estimate)
1–1.75 cpp (mid: 1.25)
Credit Required
Good to Excellent
20,000
Wells Fargo Rewards points
$1,000
Spend Required
3 months
Time Period
Earn 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months — a $200 cash value, or about $250 in travel at 1.25 cents per point.
Benefits & Perks
Program & Transfers
No-annual-fee transfers to premium airlines
Wells Fargo Go Far Rewards launched its transfer partner program in April 2024, transforming from a basic rewards program into a legitimate transferable points player. The standout feature: transfer access is available on the no-annual-fee Autograph card, making it unique among major bank programs. The partner roster focuses heavily on Avios currencies (British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia) which share points between programs, plus valuable options like Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, and JetBlue TrueBlue. The 1:2 transfer ratio to Choice Privileges doubles your points for hotel stays. While smaller than Chase or Amex partner networks, Wells Fargo's strategic partnerships cover all three alliances and provide excellent redemption opportunities. The Autograph Journey's 5x on hotels and 4x on airlines makes it competitive with premium travel cards at a fraction of the annual fee.
Reviews & Analysis
Details & Terms
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Wells Fargo 1/6 | You may not be eligible to open a Wells Fargo card if you have opened one in the past six months |
| 48 From Bonus | You will not be eligible for a signup bonus on the same card if you’ve received one for THAT card in the previous 48 months. |
| No 5/24 | Card approval not subject to 5-personal-cards-in-24-months rule |
| Purchase APR | 18.74%–28.74% (Variable) |
| Cash Advance APR | 28.49% (Variable) |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | $0 |
| Authorized User Fee | $0 |
3X
Top Rate
| Category | Rate | Type | Booking Method | Cap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | 3X | Core | any | None | |
| Gas Stations | 3X | Core | any | None | |
| Transit | 3X | Core | any | None | |
| Streaming | 3X | Core | any | None | |
| Telecom | 3X | Core | any | None | |
| Dining | 3X | Core | any | None | |
| All Other | 1X | Base | any | None |
Dining in, takeout, catering, and delivery all earn unlimited 3X points with no activation required.
Spend $400 per month at restaurants: earn 14,400 points per year, about $180 at our 1.25-cent valuation.
Flights, hotels, timeshares, rentals, cruises, travel agencies, and campgrounds earn 3X booked any way you like.
Book $3,000 in travel this year: earn 9,000 points, about $112 in travel value at 1.25 cents per point.
Gas stations, automated fuel dispensers, and EV charging earn unlimited 3X with no quarterly rotation.
Spend $150 per month on gas: earn 5,400 points per year, about $67.
Passenger rail, taxis, limousines, ferries, toll bridges, parking, and rideshare all earn 3X.
Spend $200 per month on transit and rideshare: earn 7,200 points per year, about $90.
Eligible pay TV, digital goods, books, movies, music, and subscription services earn 3X.
Spend $60 per month on streaming: earn 2,160 points per year, about $27.
Telecom providers earn 3X, and paying your cell bill with this card also activates $600 phone protection.
Pay a $100 monthly phone bill: earn 3,600 points per year, about $45, plus coverage for damage or theft.
Every purchase outside the 6 bonus categories earns 1X, and points never expire while the account is open.
Spend $5,000 per year on other purchases: earn 5,000 points, about $62.
Combined Protection Value
$51,200
Coverage for theft or damage to rental vehicles - secondary in US, primary abroad. Maximum $50,000 coverage.
Up to $600 of cell phone protection against damage or theft. Subject to a $25 deductible.
Deductible: 25
Coverage for cell phone damage, theft, or involuntary parting up to $600 per claim when you pay your monthly wireless bill with this card
Get coverage for collision damage, theft, and loss-of-use when renting a car. Coverage type (primary vs secondary) varies by issuer.
Access 24/7 multilingual travel assistance including medical referrals, legal help, emergency cash, and lost luggage support.
24/7 roadside assistance including jump-start, lockout, towing, and fuel delivery. Services charged as flat fee per call.
Pay nothing for unauthorized transactions when reported promptly with zero liability coverage for in-store, online, and phone purchases worldwide
Transfer your Wells Fargo Rewards points to 9 leading loyalty programs for maximum value.
Most partners accept Wells Fargo Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio with instant or near-instant transfers.
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer Time | Value Retained | Point Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | instant | — | — | |
| 1:1 | instant | — | 0.8 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 115% | 1.25 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 100% | 1.35 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 100% | 1.3 cpp | |
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book on Iberia instead of British for much lower taxes and surcharges. $32 in fees on Iberia vs. $170+ on British | 3,500 | — | economy | europe |
| Category 1 hotels | 3,500 | — | — | united_states |
| Intra-Europe in Economy on a Partner | 4,000 | — | economy | europe |
| Domestic US in Economy | 4,500 | — | economy | united_states |
| Domestic US in Economy on American | 5,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| Domestic US in Business on a Partner | 6,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| US to Europe in Economy | 6,000 | — | economy | europe |
| Domestic US in Economy on a Partner | 6,300 | — | economy | united_states |
| Carribean | 7,100 | — | — | — |
| US to South America in Economy | 7,100 | — | economy | south_america |
| Domestic US and Canada in Economy | 7,100 | — | economy | united_states |
| Intra-Europe in Economy | 7,500 | — | economy | europe |
| US to Hawaii in Economy | 8,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| Intra-Europe on Star Alliance | 8,000 | — | economy | europe |
| Intra-Europe in Business | 8,000 | — | business | europe |
| US to Canada in Economy | 10,300 | — | economy | united_states |
| US to Mexico in Economy on a Partner | 11,500 | — | economy | central_america |
| Canada to Hawaii in Economy | 11,600 | — | economy | united_states |
| Domestic US in First Class | 12,500 | — | first | united_states |
| US to Mexico in Economy | 14,400 | — | economy | central_america |
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The only no-annual-fee card from a major bank with 1:1 airline transfers. Unlimited 3X on 6 everyday categories, a 20,000-point bonus worth $200 in cash, no foreign transaction fees, and 0% intro APR for 12 months.
The Wells Fargo Autograph is a $0-annual-fee points card with one rare trick: it is the only no-fee card from a major bank whose points transfer 1:1 to airline partners. Around that it earns unlimited 3X points on six categories — restaurants, travel, gas stations, transit, streaming, and phone plans — and 1X on everything else. The current welcome offer is 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months, a $200 cash redemption value, and the card charges no foreign transaction fees.
- 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months — worth $200 in cash, or about $250 in travel at our 1.25-cent valuation. - Unlimited 3X points on restaurants, travel, gas stations, transit, streaming, and phone plans; 1X on everything else, with no caps or activation. - Transfers 1:1 to 8 airline partners (including Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue, and three Avios programs) and 1:2 to Choice Privileges, in any amount. - $0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. - 0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases, then 18.74%-28.74% variable. - Cell phone protection up to $600 per claim with a $25 deductible, 2 claims per 12 months, when you pay your wireless bill with the card. - Points never expire while the account is open, and cash redemptions are fixed at 1 cent per point.
Consider the Autograph if:
- Your spending concentrates in its 3X categories. A household spending $400 a month on dining, $150 on gas, and $100 on a phone plan earns about 23,400 points a year from those categories alone — roughly $290 at our 1.25-cent valuation — before travel, transit, or streaming. - You want airline transfers without paying an annual fee. Chase and Amex gate 1:1 transfers behind $95-plus cards; this one includes them at $0. - You travel internationally occasionally and want no foreign transaction fees plus 3X on travel booked any way you like, with no portal requirement. - You pay a monthly wireless bill. Charging it to this card earns 3X and activates $600-per-claim cell phone protection with a $25 deductible. - You want a low-effort welcome bonus. $1,000 over 3 months is about $334 per month, and the 20,000 points are a 20% return on that spend at the 1-cent cash floor.
Skip the Autograph if:
- Groceries are your biggest line item. Supermarkets earn the 1X base rate, so a flat 2% card beats it there. - You want a large welcome bonus. 20,000 points is modest next to the Autograph Journey's 60,000-point offer or the 60,000-plus-point bonuses on $95 cards from Chase and Citi. - You need premium travel coverage. There is no lounge access, no trip cancellation or interruption insurance, and the rental car coverage is secondary. Wells Fargo's Guide to Benefits confirms purchase protection, travel accident insurance, and lost luggage reimbursement are not included on this card — those are Journey-level benefits. - You prefer simple cash back. Points are worth exactly 1 cent each as cash; the value above that comes from learning a small but real transfer program. - You opened a Wells Fargo card in the past 4 months, or earned this card's bonus in the past 48 months — both make you ineligible for the offer.
Wells Fargo Rewards points are worth a fixed 1 cent each when redeemed for cash, statement credits, gift cards, or travel booked through Wells Fargo — the issuer's own math on the card page prices 51,960 points at $520. We value the program at 1.25 cents per point because of transfers.
Points move 1:1 to 8 airline partners: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Aer Lingus AerClub, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, JetBlue TrueBlue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and Virgin Red — plus 1:2 to Choice Privileges, which doubles the point count for hotel stays. Transfers can be made in any amount, with no 1,000-point minimums. The three Avios programs (British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia) share points between themselves, so they function as one currency covering all three major alliances alongside Flying Blue (SkyTeam) and LifeMiles (Star Alliance).
Credit Utilization (60%)
Excludes earning value, lounge access, insurance, and elite status
Total Value Captured
$0
Annual Fee
-$0
Net Annual Value
+$0
Yes, you can transfer or gift points to another Wells Fargo customer for free. This is unique among major bank programs and allows households to pool points for larger redemptions.
No, points don't expire as long as your account is open and in good standing. However, if you close your account, you will forfeit any unredeemed points.
No, there is no minimum transfer amount or increment requirement. Unlike competitors that require 1,000-point minimums, you can transfer any amount to airline and hotel partners.
Only the Autograph ($0 annual fee) and Autograph Journey ($95/year) earn points that can be transferred to airline and hotel partners. The Active Cash earns 2% cash back that can be converted to points but doesn't directly earn transferable points.
Most transfers are instant, though some partners may take a few days. Always verify partner award availability before transferring, as transfers are one-way and cannot be reversed.
Yes, you can combine earnings from non-cobranded Wells Fargo cards. The Active Cash 2% cash back can be converted to points and combined with Autograph/Journey points for maximum redemption value.
| Source | Verified | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | — | Wells Fargo |
| Wells Fargo | — | Wells Fargo |
| Cardbenefits Wf | — | Cardbenefits Wf |
| NerdWallet | — | NerdWallet |
| The Points Guy | — | The Points Guy |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo: Multiple card facts | |
| RewardsCC API | — | RewardsCC API |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo: Multiple card facts |
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| 1:1 |
| instant |
| 92% |
| 1.25 cpp |
| 1:1 | instant | 85% | 1.4 cpp |
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer Time | Value Retained | Point Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | instant | 108% | 0.8 cpp |
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer Time | Value Retained | Point Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air France Klm Flying Blue | 1:1 | instant | 100% | — |
Key mechanics:
- Points never expire while the account is open. - Transfer redemptions are final once completed. - Points can be gifted to another Wells Fargo Rewards customer, which lets two-card households pool earnings.
The Autograph has one direct sibling: the Autograph Journey ($95 per year). The Journey earns 5X on hotels and 4X on airlines versus this card's flat 3X on travel, adds a $50 annual airline statement credit and the richer insurance package (including lost luggage and purchase protection), and carries a 60,000-point welcome offer. Both cards share the same transfer partners, so a common play is to hold the Journey while its first-year math works, then downgrade to this card to keep the points and transfer access alive at $0.
The rest of the Wells Fargo lineup earns cash rewards with no transfer access: the Active Cash pays a flat 2% on everything, and the Attune pays 4% in lifestyle categories. Pairing this card with the Active Cash covers the gaps — 3X where the Autograph bonused, 2% everywhere else — for a combined $0 in annual fees.
Two approval rules matter before applying: Wells Fargo generally limits you to one new card every 4 months (the 1/6 rule at one card per 6 months is the stricter reading), and you cannot earn this card's bonus if you received one for the same product in the past 48 months.
The Autograph's case is structural, not flashy: unlimited 3X across six categories that cover most household budgets, and airline transfers at a $0 price point no competitor matches. A household putting $1,000 a month across dining, gas, transit, streaming, and phone bills earns 36,000 points a year — about $450 at our 1.25-cent valuation — on a card that costs nothing to keep.
The honest costs are the modest 20,000-point bonus, a 1-cent cash floor if you never transfer, and a thin protection package for a card marketed for travel — secondary rental coverage and no trip cancellation insurance. Travelers who want those protections or higher hotel and airline earning rates should start with the $95 Autograph Journey instead and treat this card as the downgrade landing spot.
For everyone else, this is the rare keeper card: no fee to justify, no caps to track, no expiring points, and a transfer program good enough that the points are worth more than the cash they can be redeemed for.
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