Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card vs U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card or U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?

The U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card has a public bonus (75,000 Altitude points, worth roughly $750), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card doesn't advertise one right now.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?

The Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card's $195 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card's benefits to clear $195 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card.

Can I have both the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card and U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power 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 Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card or the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card: no published min spend. U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card: $10,000 in 4 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.