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The Wells Fargo Autograph card offers 3 points on travel, gas, restaurants, phone plans, and streaming services, at no annual fee. The card also has benefits such as auto rental insurance and cell phone protection.
- Credit: Good credit needed
- Max-cards: You might not qualify for a 2nd Wells Fargo credit card if you have opened a Wells Fargo card in the last 6 months
- Credit report: Wells Fargo will usually pull your Experian credit report (in some states they pull Experian and Equifax)
- Combining same-day credit inquiries: Some data points suggest that credit inquiries for same-day applications will be combined, but some data points suggest that credit inquiries for same-day applications will not be combined
- Check application status: You can check your application status here or call 1 800 967 9521
- Reconsideration: If declined you can call 1 866 412 5956 to have your application reconsidered
Quickest way to get my card: Your physical card can be expedited for a $16 fee. Wells Fargo will not offer an instant credit card number for your new card
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Credit limit range $2,000-$50,000
Avg. Credit limit$16,364
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Primary coverage outside the U.S. and secondary coverage within the U.S. on rentals up to 15 days.
Get reimbursed for up to $600 per claim (with a $25 deductible) if your cell phone breaks or gets stolen. To activate coverage, you need to pay your monthly cell phone bill with your Wells Fargo Autograph card. Max 2 claims per year.