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U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card

Issued by U.S. Bank

Reviewed by the CardCurator Editorial Team

$49
Annual Fee
1x
Base Rate
5x
Prepaid Hotels (U.S. Bank Travel Center)
~1.50¢
Per Point
industry est.

Decision check

Is U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card worth applying for?

Good fit if…

you can make 5x on Prepaid Hotels (U.S. Bank Travel Center) part of your regular spending.

Skip it if…

you will not recover the annual fee through spending, credits you will use, or the welcome bonus.

Annual fee: $49 each year.

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Earning Categories

Prepaid Hotels (U.S. Bank Travel Center)
5x
Prepaid Car Rentals (U.S. Bank Travel Center)
5x
Qualifying Charitable Donations
3x
Highest Eligible Spend Category
2x
Cell Phone Services
2x
All Other Purchases
1x

Card Perks

$25 Airline Allowance on Award Travel
OTHER

Up to $25 toward eligible airline incidentals per eligible round-trip award ticket booked with at least 10,000 FlexPoints through the Travel Center.

Maximize Your U.S. Bank FlexPerks Points

Expert tips to get the most value from this program

Program Overview

U.S. Bank FlexPerks is a points-based rewards program earned on U.S. Bank FlexPerks credit cards. Unlike straightforward cashback, FlexPoints have variable value depending on how they're redeemed — they're worth the most when redeemed for airfare (up to 1.5¢/point), and significantly less for other redemptions. FlexPoints do not transfer to airline or hotel programs. Best for: occasional travelers who book through the U.S. Bank rewards portal and want a mid-tier points value without the complexity of transfer partner optimization.

Earning Tips

U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards: - 2x on whichever category you spend the most in each billing cycle (gas/groceries/airlines — whichever is highest) - 1x everything else FlexPerks Gold American Express: - 3x on airlines - 2x on gas and groceries - 1x everything else Tips: - The automatic 2x on your highest-spend category makes the Travel Rewards card useful for diverse spenders - Earning is straightforward but the real consideration is redemption value through the FlexPerks portal

Redemption Tips

FlexPoint redemption values: - Airfare via portal: up to 1.5¢/point (best value) - Hotels via portal: ~0.75¢/point - Car rentals: ~0.75¢/point - Statement credit: 1¢/point - Gift cards: varies, usually below 1¢/point Maximize by booking airfare through the U.S. Bank FlexPerks travel portal. Points are applied in denominations that correspond to ticket price ranges, so a $450 ticket uses the same points as a $400 ticket within the same tier. Avoid non-travel redemptions — they offer half the value of airfare redemptions.

Card Details

Authorized Users Free
Foreign Transaction Fee None

U.S. Bank FlexPerks Program

Program Details
Currency points
Program Type CREDIT_CARD
Portal Redemption Values
Baseline: 1c per point
Transfer Partners (5)

Based on 10,000 points transferred

Accor Live Limitless
10K → 5,000 points
Avianca LifeMiles
10K → 10,000 miles
≈ $140 est. value
Ethiopian ShebaMiles
10K → 10,000 miles
Flying Blue
10K → 10,000 mile
≈ $130 est. value
Qatar Avios
10K → 10,000 Avios
≈ $140 est. value
View all active transfer bonuses

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Approval Insights

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Median approved score
Building dataset
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Income / history band
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History data still building

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the annual fee for the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card?
The U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card has an annual fee of $49 per year.
What is the best category to use the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card for?
The U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card earns 5x on Prepaid Hotels (U.S. Bank Travel Center), making it the strongest earning category for this card.
Does the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card charge foreign transaction fees?
No, the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature Card does not charge foreign transaction fees, making it a good choice for international purchases.
How much are U.S. Bank FlexPerks points worth?
U.S. Bank FlexPerks points are worth approximately 1.50¢ per point on average, with premium redemptions reaching up to 2.00¢ per point. Values based on industry estimates including The Points Guy and NerdWallet.
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