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Wells Fargo Autograph Journey vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: $15k Trip Cancellation & $1,000 Cell Phone Coverage

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey ($95) offers an industry-high $15,000 per-person Trip Cancellation cap and $1,000 Cell Phone Protection with just a $25 deductible. Chase Sapphire Preferred ($95) counters with Primary Rental Car CDW, 12-hour Trip Delay reimbursement ($500/ticket), 6-hour Baggage Delay, and +1 year Extended Warranty.

Head-to-Head Card Benefit Duel
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Wells Fargo • Visa Signature$95/yr fee
Chase • Visa Signature$95/yr fee
Fine-Print Verdict: WF Autograph Journey vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey ($95) offers an industry-high $15,000 per-person Trip Cancellation cap and $1,000 Cell Phone Protection with just a $25 deductible. Chase Sapphire Preferred ($95) counters with Primary Rental Car CDW, 12-hour Trip Delay reimbursement ($500/ticket), 6-hour Baggage Delay, and +1 year Extended Warranty.

Coverage ClauseWF Autograph Journey ($95)Sapphire Preferred (CSP) ($95)
Rental Car CDW
Secondary US / Primary Intl
Up to $50,000 • 31 days max
PRIMARY
Up to $60,000 • 31 days max
★ Edge
Excluded Countries
Excludes: Israel, Jamaica, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland
Excludes: None (Covers Ireland, Italy, and worldwide)
★ Edge
Trip Delay Trigger
Not Covered
12 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
★ Edge
One-Way / Award Taxes
N/A
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
★ Edge
Trip Cancellation
$15,000/person • $15,000/trip
★ Edge
$10,000/person • $20,000/trip
Baggage Delay
Not Covered (Lost Luggage: $3,000)
6h trigger • $100/day × 5d ($500 max)
★ Edge
Purchase Protection
$1,000/claim (90 days)
$500/claim (120 days)+1yr Warranty
Return Protection
Not Covered
Not Covered
Cell Phone Protection
✓ $1,000/claim ($25 deductible • 2x/yr)
★ Edge
Not Covered
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Sapphire Reserve (CSR)
Chase • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Sapphire Preferred (CSP)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $450/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Preferred
Chase • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$1,000/claim
$100 deductible • 3x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Cash
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Ink Business Unlimited
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Club Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $525/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Quest
Chase • Visa Signature • $250/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Explorer
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Visa
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Boundless
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Freedom Flex (CFF)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Freedom Unlimited (CFU)
Chase • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Business Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Gold
American Express • American Express • $325/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Green
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Aspire Amex
American Express • American Express • $550/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Platinum
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
American Express • American Express • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Business Plus (BBP)
American Express • American Express • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Venture X
Capital One • Visa Infinite • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Venture X Business
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Capital One Venture ($95)
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Savor
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Bilt Mastercard ($0 AF)
Bilt / Wells Fargo • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$1,800/ticket
One-way OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$800/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
WF Autograph Journey
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$15,000/person
$15,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$1,000/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Autograph ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Active Cash ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards Elite
Bank of America • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Reserve
U.S. Bank • Visa Infinite • $400/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Connect ($0)
U.S. Bank • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Strata Premier
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi AAdvantage Executive
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $595/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Costco Anywhere Visa
Citi • Visa • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
120 days
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Double Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Chase Aeroplan ($95)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Southwest Priority ($149)
Chase • Visa Signature • $149/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
IHG One Rewards Premier
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $99/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
British Airways Visa ($95)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Amex Business Gold ($375)
American Express • American Express • $375/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Surpass Amex ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Gold ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Alaska Airlines Visa ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Business ($99)
Chase • Visa • $99/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Spark Miles ($95)
Capital One • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Centurion (Black Card)
American Express • American Express • $5000/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$500/d × 1d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy ($250)
American Express • American Express • $250/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Southwest Performance Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Citi Custom Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta Platinum Business ($350)
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Frequently Asked Questions: WF Autograph Journey vs. Sapphire Preferred (CSP)

WF Autograph Journey vs. Sapphire Preferred (CSP): Which card has better Rental Car CDW insurance?

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card provides Secondary (Primary Outside US) rental car coverage up to $50,000 for up to 31 days (excludes Israel, Jamaica, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland). Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card provides Primary coverage up to $60,000 for up to 31 days (excludes None (Covers Ireland, Italy, and worldwide)).

How do Trip Delay and Trip Cancellation compare between WF Autograph Journey and Sapphire Preferred (CSP)?

WF Autograph Journey Trip Delay triggers at Not Covered (up to $0/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $15,000/person Trip Cancellation. Sapphire Preferred (CSP) Trip Delay triggers at 12 hours (or overnight) (up to $500/ticket; covers one-way flights) with $10,000/person Trip Cancellation.

Does WF Autograph Journey or Sapphire Preferred (CSP) include Cell Phone Protection and Purchase Protection?

WF Autograph Journey offers $1,000/claim Purchase Protection (90 days) and $1000/claim Cell Phone Protection ($25 deductible). Sapphire Preferred (CSP) offers $500/claim Purchase Protection (120 days) and no Cell Phone Protection.

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