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Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card vs Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card comes from Navy Federal Credit Union at $0/yr; the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa from Upgrade 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.

FeatureNavy Federal More Rewards American Express CardUpgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus20,000 points ($200 value)$200 statement bonus
Bonus value (est.)$200$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$2,000 in 3 mo$0 in 2 mo
IssuerNavy Federal Credit UnionUpgrade
Card categorycashbackcash-back
Best earning category (Restaurants_food_delivery)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card
      $0/yr · 20,000 points ($200 value)
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      Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa
      $0/yr · $200 statement bonus

      Editorial take: Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card

      Editorial take: Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card or Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa?
      The two cards offer comparable sign-up bonuses around $200. Pick based on which earning categories you actually use.
      Is the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa?
      The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card.
      Can I have both the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card and Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Navy Federal Credit Union and Upgrade) 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 Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card or the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card: $2,000 spend in 3 months. Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa: $0 in 2 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.