American Express vs Wells Fargo

American Express CARDS pays 17.74% APR; Wells Fargo CARDS pays 18.49%. Trade-offs depend on what you prioritize — see the breakdown below.

Option A

American Express

19.49%
APR
Min
$0
Fee
$0/mo
Best for: Earn $1,500 Cash Back in the form of Reward Dollars after you spend $50,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Reward Dollars can be redeemed as statement cred
Open with American Express
Option B

Wells Fargo

18.49%
APR
Min
$0
Fee
$0/mo
Best for: Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
Open with Wells Fargo

How this comparison was built

Rates and fees are pulled from each provider's published rate disclosures and reviewed by our product data pipeline. The verdict above is generated from the verified data — we don't accept payments to influence rankings. Last refreshed 9/6/2026.