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Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa vs Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa comes from Petal 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.

FeaturePetal 2 Cash Back, No Fees VisaUpgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNone$200 statement bonus
Bonus value (est.)$0$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$0 in 2 mo
IssuerPetalUpgrade
Card categorycredit-buildercash-back
Best earning category (Select_national_merchants)10x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa
      $0/yr · None
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      Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa
      $0/yr · $200 statement bonus

      Editorial take: Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa

      Editorial take: Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa or Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa?
      The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa has the bigger bonus, $200 statement bonus, worth roughly $200, versus None (~$0) on the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa.
      Is the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa?
      The Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa 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 Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa.
      Can I have both the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa and Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Petal 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 Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa or the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa: $0 spend in 0 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.