American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card vs U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card or U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.

Is the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

The American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card.

Can I have both the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card and U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi 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 Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card or the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card: no published min spend. U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature: $7,500 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.