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Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card vs U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card comes from Navy Federal Credit Union at $0/yr; the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card from U.S. Bank at $195/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($550 more in estimated value) than the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card's. Get the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card first; revisit the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureNavy Federal More Rewards American Express CardU.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$195
Sign-up bonus20,000 points ($200 value)75,000 Altitude points
Bonus value (est.)$200$750
Min spend to unlock bonus$2,000 in 3 mo$10,000 in 4 mo
IssuerNavy Federal Credit UnionU.S. Bank
Card categorycashback
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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      U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card
      $195/yr · 75,000 Altitude points

      Editorial take: Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card

      Editorial take: U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card or U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?
      The U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card has the bigger bonus, 75,000 Altitude points, worth roughly $750, versus 20,000 points ($200 value) (~$200) on the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card.
      Is the Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?
      The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card's $195 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card's benefits to clear $195 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 U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Navy Federal Credit Union 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 Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card or the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card 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. U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card: $10,000 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.