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Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express vs USAA Eagle Navigator

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express comes from American Express at $0/yr; the USAA Eagle Navigator from USAA 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 ExpressUSAA Eagle Navigator
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit30,000 USAA Rewards points
Bonus value (est.)$100$300
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressUSAA
Card categorybusinesstravel
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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      USAA Eagle Navigator
      $95/yr · 30,000 USAA Rewards points

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

      Editorial take: USAA Eagle Navigator

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express or USAA Eagle Navigator?
      The USAA Eagle Navigator has the bigger bonus, 30,000 USAA Rewards points, worth roughly $300, 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 USAA Eagle Navigator?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has no annual fee, so the question is whether the USAA Eagle Navigator's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the USAA Eagle Navigator'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 USAA Eagle Navigator?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and USAA) 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 USAA Eagle Navigator 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. USAA Eagle Navigator: $3,000 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.