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Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express vs U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express comes from American Express at $0/yr; the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card from U.S. Bank at $95/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 ExpressU.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit$250 cash back bonus
Bonus value (est.)$100$250
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$2,000 in 4 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressU.S. Bank
Card categorybusinesscashback
Best earning category (Lowes)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit
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      U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $95/yr · $250 cash back bonus

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

      Editorial take: U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express or U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      The U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has the bigger bonus, $250 cash back bonus, worth roughly $250, versus $100 statement credit (~$100) on the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express.
      Is the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's benefits to clear $95 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 U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards 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 Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express or the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card 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. U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card: $2,000 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.

      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.