American Express Schwab Investor Card vs U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Schwab Investor Card or U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?

The U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card has the bigger bonus, 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 90 days, worth roughly $200, versus 10,000 Membership Rewards points (~$110) on the American Express Schwab Investor Card.

Is the American Express Schwab Investor Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?

The American Express Schwab Investor Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the American Express Schwab Investor Card.

Can I have both the American Express Schwab Investor Card and U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?

Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and U.S. Bank) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.

Should I get the American Express Schwab Investor Card or the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Schwab Investor Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card: $1,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.