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Atmos Rewards Ascent vs U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and transfer partners.

Atmos Rewards Ascent card art
Atmos Rewards
Atmos Rewards Ascent
Bank of America
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U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect card art
U.S. Bank FlexPerks
U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect
U.S. Bank
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Annual Fee
$95/yr
$95/yr
Foreign Fees
None
None
Signup Bonus
85,000 points
Spend $4,500 in 4 months
60,000 points
Spend $6,000 in 6 months
Top Earn Rates
  • Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines purchases 3x
  • eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services and local transit 2x
  • All Other Purchases 1x
  • Hotels 5x
  • Car Rentals 5x
  • Travel 4x
Reward Type
miles
miles
Key Credits
None
  • Ride Share $25
Card Perks
  • free checked bag and preferred boarding (~$70/yr)
  • $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ membership (~$100/yr)
  • Enjoy 20% back on all Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in-flight purchases (~$20/yr)
  • Priority Pass (~$200/yr)
Spend Milestones
  • Annual $99 Companion Fare. Get a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year. Valid on all Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America booked on AlaskaAir.com
    After $6,000 spend
No milestones
Transfer Partners
No transfer partners
No transfer partners
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Common Questions: Atmos Rewards Ascent vs U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect

Is the Atmos Rewards Ascent or U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect better for dining?

Atmos Rewards Ascent has no dining bonus; U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect earns 2x on dining.

Which has the higher signup bonus in 2026?

Atmos Rewards Ascent currently offers 85,000 pts signup bonus (spend $4,500 in 4 months). U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect offers 60,000 pts signup bonus (spend $6,000 in 6 months). U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect has the larger bonus.

Which card is better for international travel?

Both cards charge no foreign transaction fees, making either a solid choice for international travel.

Can I hold both the Atmos Rewards Ascent and the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect?

In most cases yes — holding both is allowed and can be a smart strategy for maximizing rewards across different spending categories. Atmos Rewards Ascent is from Bank of America and U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect is from U.S. Bank, so they're governed by separate bank policies.