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Verizon Visa Card vs U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card

Both are cashback travel cards. The Verizon Visa Card comes from Synchrony at $0/yr; the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card 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.

FeatureVerizon Visa CardU.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusUp to $100 statement credit (split: $50 after first purchase + $100 after $1,500 spend)20,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 90 days
Bonus value (est.)$100$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,500 in 3 mo$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerSynchronyU.S. Bank
Card categorycashbackcashback
Best earning category (Gas_grocery_dining_verizon_store)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Verizon Visa Card
      $0/yr · Up to $100 statement credit (split: $50 after first purchase + $100 after $1,500 spend)
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      U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr · 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 90 days

      Editorial take: Verizon Visa Card

      Editorial take: U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Verizon Visa Card or U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?
      The U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card has the bigger bonus, 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 90 days, worth roughly $200, versus Up to $100 statement credit (split: $50 after first purchase + $100 after $1,500 spend) (~$100) on the Verizon Visa Card.
      Is the Verizon Visa Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?
      The Verizon Visa Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Verizon Visa Card.
      Can I have both the Verizon Visa Card and U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card?
      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 Verizon Visa Card or the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Verizon Visa Card: $1,500 spend in 3 months. U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card: $1,000 in 3 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.