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Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
14.49% ‐ 24.99% (Variable) (0% for the first 12 months)
Interest Rate: Purchases
14.49% ‐ 24.99% (Variable) (0% for the first 12 months)
Balance Transfer
14.49% ‐ 24.99% (Variable) (0% for the first 12 months)
Balance Transfer
14.49% ‐ 24.99% (Variable) (0% for the first 12 months)
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Signup Bonus
20000 points (after spending $1,000)
Signup Bonus
20000 points (after spending $1,000)


8.8/10
Informr score
The Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card currently has an Informr score of 8.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 35 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Elite Personal Finance
Elite Personal Finance

The broad rewards program, no annual fee, and no APR on purchases and balance transfers during the first year make this card very attractive to many cardholders. Wells Fargo Propel American Express Card is a good choice for people who spend lots of money eating out, traveling, or gas stations. It ha...

- Elite Personal Finance
FinanceBuzz
FinanceBuzz

The Wells Fargo Propel American Express Card is best for someone with good to excellent credit who can take full advantage of the bonus points by frequently using it at restaurants or for flights booked through an airline. Because there’s no annual fee involved, it’s also a good card for the casual...

- Larissa Runkle, FinanceBuzz
The Ascent
The Ascent

This no-annual-fee rewards card enables you to earn 3X points for dining out, travel, gas stations, and more, plus a big welcome bonus. The addition of a 0% Intro APR offer makes it even more surprising that there's no annual fee.

- Lyle Daly, The Ascent
MyBankTracker
MyBankTracker

It is notable because there’s no annual fee, no foreign transaction fee, and no interest for the first 12 months — this is on top of the potential to earn a sign-up bonus. Between triple point values and the aforementioned benefits, you might not find a better card if you eat out frequently, travel...

- Valencia Patrice Higuera, MyBankTracker
WalletHub
WalletHub

Wells Fargo Propel is a solid card for people with good or excellent credit to use for travel, gas, dining out, and staying entertained while staying in.

- John S Kiernan, WalletHub

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 14.49% ‐ 24.99% (Variable) (0% for the first 12 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 14.49% ‐ 24.99% (Variable) (0% for the first 12 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 23.99% ‐ 25.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%
  • Minimum of $5
  • Intro fee is 3%, minimum of $5 for balance transfers made in the first 12 months.
Cash Advance Fee 5%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00


Late Payment Fee $37.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus 20000 points after spending $1,000

On purchases within the first 3 months.

Rewards
All Purchases 1 point per $1 spent
Restaurants 3 points per $1 spent

On purchases made for eating out and ordering in

Gas 3 points per $1 spent
Groceries No
Hotels 3 points per $1 spent

On purchases made for hotels and homestays

Travel 3 points per $1 spent

On purchases made for rideshares, transit, flights, car rentals

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details

3 points per $1 spent on popular streaming services

Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Cell phone protection
  • Chip technology
  • Lost luggage reimbursement
  • Roadside assistance
  • Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine, appetizer, or discount on your meal at participating restaurants.
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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