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PayPal Cashback Mastercard vs US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business

Both are well-respected travel cards. The PayPal Cashback Mastercard comes from Synchrony at $0/yr; the US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business from U.S. Bank 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.

FeaturePayPal Cashback MastercardUS Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$200 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$200-
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo-
IssuerSynchronyU.S. Bank
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Best earning category (Paypal_purchases)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      PayPal Cashback Mastercard
      $0/yr · $200 cash back
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      US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business
      $0/yr ·

      Editorial take: PayPal Cashback Mastercard

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, PayPal Cashback Mastercard or US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business?
      The PayPal Cashback Mastercard has a public bonus ($200 cash back, worth roughly $200), while the US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the PayPal Cashback Mastercard's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business?
      The PayPal Cashback Mastercard has no annual fee, so the question is whether the US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the PayPal Cashback Mastercard.
      Can I have both the PayPal Cashback Mastercard and US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Synchrony 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 PayPal Cashback Mastercard or the US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. PayPal Cashback Mastercard: $500 spend in 3 months. US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Business: no published min spend. 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.