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U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card

4.2 / 5
U.S. Bank points · Personal card

A travel card that charges no annual fee, waives foreign transaction fees, and still includes a Priority Pass membership and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit. U.S. Bank points do not transfer to airlines or hotels, so they are worth about a cent each no matter how you redeem.

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At a glance

Welcome bonus
20,000 points
Spend $1,000 in 3 months
Annual fee
$0
Purchase APR
17.49% to 27.49%
Intro: 0% for 15 months
FX fee
None
BT intro: 0% for 15 months
Editorial

Our take

A travel card that charges no annual fee, waives foreign transaction fees, and still includes a Priority Pass membership and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit. U.S. Bank points do not transfer to airlines or hotels, so they are worth about a cent each no matter how you redeem.

Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

  • No annual fee and no foreign transaction fee
  • 4X on travel and on the first $1,000 of quarterly gas and EV charging
  • Priority Pass Select membership and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 billing cycles

Cons

  • Points cannot be transferred to airline or hotel partners, capping their value near one cent
  • The gas and EV bonus stops after $1,000 each quarter
  • No new-account bonus if you have had this product's bonus in the past five years
Earnings

Earn rates

CategoryRateNotes
Prepaid hotels & car rentals via U.S. Bank Travel Center5x pointsPrepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the U.S. Bank Travel Center.
All travel4x points
Gas & EV charging4x points4X applies to the first $1,000 each quarter. Excludes discount stores, supercenters and wholesale clubs.·cap $1,000
Dining2x points
Select streaming services2x points
Groceries2x pointsExcludes discount stores, supercenters and wholesale clubs.
All other purchases1x points
Benefits

Key benefits

Priority Pass Select membership

Enroll at prioritypass.com/usbankaltitudeconnect for a 12-month Priority Pass Select membership. Priority Pass lists four complimentary visits a year for this card.

Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit

Pay the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee with the card and U.S. Bank posts a statement credit within one to two billing cycles.

No foreign transaction fee

The terms disclosure lists the foreign transaction fee as None, so purchases abroad cost nothing extra.

GigSky international data

Complimentary GigSky mobile data plans in over 175 countries, redeemable through November 30, 2026.

15 billing cycles at 0% APR

0% intro APR on purchases and on balance transfers made within 60 days of account opening, for the first 15 billing cycles. Balance transfer fee is 5%, $5 minimum.

Fit

Who this is best for

  • Travelers who want lounge access and a Global Entry credit without paying an annual fee
  • Drivers who spend up to $1,000 a quarter on gas or EV charging
  • People who want a fee-free card for spending outside the United States
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect welcome bonus?
One-time 20,000 bonus Points will be awarded if you are approved for a new U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card and make $1,000 or more in total eligible Net Purchases to your Account within 90 days of Account opening.
Does the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect charge an annual fee?
No. The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect has a $0 annual fee.
Does the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect have a foreign transaction fee?
No. The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect charges no foreign transaction fee, so it works well for international purchases.
Does the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect offer a 0% intro APR?
Yes. The card offers an intro APR of 0% for 15 months on purchases. The ongoing purchase APR is 17.49% to 27.49% variable.
Who is the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect best for?
Travelers who want lounge access and a Global Entry credit without paying an annual fee. Drivers who spend up to $1,000 a quarter on gas or EV charging. People who want a fee-free card for spending outside the United States.
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Rates accurate as of September 4, 2026. Issuer terms.