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

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express comes from American Express at $0/yr; the USAA Rewards American Express from USAA 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 ExpressUSAA Rewards American Express
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit2,500 USAA Rewards points
Bonus value (est.)$100$25
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressUSAA
Card categorybusinessrewards
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 Rewards American Express
      $0/yr · 2,500 USAA Rewards points

      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 USAA Rewards American Express?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has the bigger bonus, $100 statement credit, worth roughly $100, versus 2,500 USAA Rewards points (~$25) on the USAA Rewards American Express.
      Is the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the USAA Rewards American Express?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has no annual fee, so the question is whether the USAA Rewards American Express's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the USAA Rewards American Express'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 USAA Rewards American Express?
      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 Rewards American Express 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 Rewards American Express: $0 in 0 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.