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Amazon Prime Visa vs U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card

Both are cashback travel cards. The Amazon Prime Visa comes from Chase at $0/yr; the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card from U.S. Bank at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureAmazon Prime VisaU.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)20,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 90 days
Bonus value (est.)$175$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerChaseU.S. Bank
Card categorycashbackcashback
Best earning category (Amazon_whole_foods_amazon_fresh_amazon_pharmacy_with_prime)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Amazon Prime Visa
      $0/yr · $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)
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      U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr · 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 90 days

      Editorial take: Amazon Prime Visa

      Editorial take: U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Amazon Prime Visa 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 $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies) (~$175) on the Amazon Prime Visa.
      Is the Amazon Prime Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?
      The Amazon Prime Visa 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 Amazon Prime Visa.
      Can I have both the Amazon Prime Visa and U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chase 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 Amazon Prime Visa or the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Amazon Prime Visa: $0 spend in 0 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.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.