U.S. Bank Cash Rewards VisaU.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card
Issued by U.S. Bank
Reviewed by the CardCurator Editorial Team
How this card scores
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55/100
- Base rewards 15/20
- Bonus categories 0/10
- Current welcome offer 25/25
- Annual fee 5/25
- No foreign transaction fee 0/10
- Verified current offer 10/10
The score uses the card's published base earn rate, bonus categories, current public welcome offer, annual fee, and foreign transaction fee. Read the scoring methodology.
Decision check
Is U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card worth applying for?
Application rule: You cannot receive a welcome bonus on a U.S. Bank card if you have received a bonus on the same card within the past 12 months.
its ongoing rewards and benefits match how you actually spend.
you will not recover the annual fee through spending, credits you will use, or the welcome bonus.
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Current Welcome Bonus
Earn 100,000 bonus points (worth up to $1,000) after $15,000 in eligible net purchases within 150 days of account opening.
Application rules
You cannot receive a welcome bonus on a U.S. Bank card if you have received a bonus on the same card within the past 12 months.
Also check: 2-card limit.
Year 1 net value: +$705 (bonus − annual fee)
Maximize Your U.S. Bank Cash Rewards Points
Expert tips to get the most value from this program
Program Overview
U.S. Bank Cash Rewards is the cashback program for U.S. Bank cashback credit cards. Points redeem at 1¢ per point as statement credit. The Altitude Go (now called the Altitude Go Visa Signature) earns 4x on dining, 2x on groceries, gas, and streaming, making it a strong no-annual-fee cashback card. The Cash+ Visa Signature allows users to choose two 5% cashback categories (up to $2,000/quarter) and one 2% category. Best for: cardholders who want category-specific cashback, particularly strong dining earners or those who want flexible 5% categories via Cash+.
Earning Tips
U.S. Bank card stack: Altitude Go Visa Signature (no AF): - 4x on dining, takeout, delivery - 2x on groceries, gas, streaming - 1x everything else - Best no-fee dining card in its class Cash+ Visa Signature (no AF): - 5x on two categories you choose each quarter (up to $2,000/quarter combined) - 5% categories include fast food, home utilities, cell phone providers, select travel, sporting goods, department stores, furniture, movie theaters, gym/fitness clubs, ground transportation - 2x on one everyday category you choose (restaurants, gas, or groceries) - 1x everything else Strategy: - Use Cash+ for your top two spending categories at 5% - Use Altitude Go for dining if dining isn't one of your Cash+ picks - Stack with a flat-rate card (e.g., Active Cash or Double Cash) for all other purchases
Redemption Tips
All U.S. Bank cash rewards redeem at 1¢/point (statement credit, checking account deposit, or Real-Time Rewards on eligible purchases). No optimization needed. Statement credit is the simplest redemption. Rewards never expire as long as the account is open and in good standing.
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Approval Insights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the annual fee for the U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card?
- The U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card has an annual fee of $295 per year.
- What is the U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card welcome bonus in 2026?
- The U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card currently offers a welcome bonus of 100,000 points after spending $15,000 in the first 5 months.
- Does the U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card charge foreign transaction fees?
- Yes, the U.S. Bank Business Essentials Plus Visa Signature Card charges a 3% foreign transaction fee on purchases made outside the United States.
- How much are U.S. Bank Cash Rewards points worth?
- U.S. Bank Cash Rewards points are worth approximately 1.00¢ per point on average, with premium redemptions reaching up to 1.00¢ per point. Values based on industry estimates including The Points Guy and NerdWallet.
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