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Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express vs US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard

Both are business travel cards. The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express comes from American Express at $0/yr; the US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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.

FeatureLowe's Business Rewards Card from American ExpressUS Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)$100-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressU.S. Bank
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Lowes)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit
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      US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard
      $0/yr ·

      Editorial take: Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express or US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has a public bonus ($100 statement credit, worth roughly $100), while the US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has no annual fee, so the question is whether the US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express.
      Can I have both the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express and US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
      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 Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express or the US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express: $1,000 spend in 3 months. US Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard: no published min spend. 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.