Written by Emily Jaeckel @ MileValue
A new card for small business owners just recently hit the market and it’s a card you may want to consider if you’re interested in earning cash back. U.S. Bank’s new business card, the Triple Cash Rewards card, offers 3% cash back on four categories where businesses tend to spend the most.
Earning Cash Back
When using the U.S.
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Read MoreWritten by Travis Cormier @ MileValue
As awesome as using points and miles are to book flights, sometimes you have to pay cash for your flights. Whether you found a great deal on airfare, or there just isn’t award availability and you’re absolutely itching to take a trip, sometimes paying for flights just works better. When you’re looking to buy a flight, you should be using the best credit card to buy a flight.
Even when you are booking an award flight, there are inevitable taxes and fees that you just can’t avoid.
But that’s easier said than done.
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Read MoreWritten by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
U.S. Bank is offering some cardholders a $10 statement credit when you check out with PayPal and spend $50+
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
U.S. Bank has quietly launched an ‘offers’ section with cash back on purchases at select retailers, similar to what we see from Chase Offers and Bank Amerideals. It shares the same back end as the other banks with Cardlytics running the program, and the offers all look familiar from those we see with other banks. […]
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 11/20/20: They are now targeting a January 2021 launch date for the Altitude Connect.
Written by Nick Reyes @ Frequent Miler's Quick Deals
Doctor of Credit reports two very positive permanent changes rumored to be coming to the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card: the bank will reportedly soon notify cardholders that the card’s $325 in annual travel credits will be applicable toward dining purchases and the $75 fee for authorized users will be removed. This is great news […]
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Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve been around long enough to know about some of the lesser-known cards. These are the credit cards that might not be highly publicized but are the ones that punch…
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Read MoreWritten by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 11/26/20: This is now valid until June 30, 2021. Hat tip to reader Josh Update 6/10/20: Readers wondered why this wasn’t being sent out to cardholders: reader Mark now finds it in the US Bank online credit card login (Reward Center > My Rewards > Redeem Rewards & Access Card Benefits > Access my […]
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 11/20/20: They are now targeting a January 2021 launch date for the Altitude Connect.
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
[Update 5/31/20: The signup bonus on Altitude Go should be valid for both branch and online applications. (As noted already: bonus is slated to be available from June 8 through August 9th, and should be valid even for those without any US Bank relationship.) A few other revisions/additions below.]
US Bank will launch two new credit cards:
Altitude Go card with no annual fee card.
Altitude Connect card with a $95 annual fee.
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Read MoreWritten by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Reader Chris was able to product change an Altitude Reserve card into the new Altitude Go no-fee card. A few notes: Reports indicate the card needs to be at least one year old in order to do a product change. That’s consistent with what we see from other issuers as well (I believe it’s a […]
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Read MoreWritten by Nick Reyes @ Frequent Miler's Quick Deals
As had previously been rumored, US Bank today launched the Altitude GO credit card. This card earns a great return on dining for a card with no annual fee and it has no foreign transaction fees. Those benefits might make the Altitude Go worthwhile on its own, but ultimately for many readers this card will be […]
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Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 6/10/20: Readers wondered why this wasn’t being sent out to cardholders: reader Mark now finds it in the US Bank online credit card login (Reward Center > My Rewards > Redeem Rewards & Access Card Benefits > Access my card benefits > Dining Offer). Original Post: US Bank’s premium card the Altitude Reserve is […]
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Read MoreWritten by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
According to a reliable source, US Bank plans to begin issuing an instant credit card number upon card approval which can be used in your mobile wallet or online. There is no hard date on when this feature will come to card applications; they intend to begin this feature with the upcoming Altitude Go card, […]
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Read MoreWritten by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
You can open a self-directed US Bank investment account to make yourself eligible for their checking bonuses and credit cards. US Bank allows anyone to apply online for their lower tier credit cards, but only allows someone with an existing US Bank relationship to apply online for their checking account and their Altitude Reserve card. […]
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Read MoreIn the coming weeks we’ll be looking at different types of credit cards and their reward programs, with an aim to introduce you to those frequently used by travelers. Such a topic can be divided into three categories: transferable programs, airline and hotel branded cards, and fixed point value cards.
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Read MoreWritten by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’m sure you have a credit card with a chip, or EMV chip to be specific, in your possession. In the U.S.A., we like the think we lead the world…
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Global Entry is a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection service that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to receive expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States. In my opinion,…
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Read MoreWritten by Nick Reyes @ Frequent Miler's Quick Deals
US Bank has sent out a targeted spending offer for Radisson Rewards Visa cardholders that looks like a terrific deal: spend $500 each month between May 1, 2019 and July 31, 2019, get 20,000 Radisson points. That’s enough for 2 free nights at a Category 1 property or 1 free night at a Category 2 property — or, when combined with the 40K points existing cardholders receive at their anniversary, enough for a much nicer place or…
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Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
In my opinion, the U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card is an underdog in the conversation of the best travel credit cards. Many people overlook this card because of the restriction of needing a prior relationship with US Bank (such as a credit card or checking account). But it’s not difficult to establish yourself with …
