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TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card vs USAA Preferred Cash Rewards

Both are well-respected travel cards. The TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card comes from TD Bank at $89/yr; the USAA Preferred Cash Rewards from USAA 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.

FeatureTD First Class Visa Signature Credit CardUSAA Preferred Cash Rewards
Annual fee$89$0
Sign-up bonus25,000 bonus miles$250 cash bonus
Bonus value (est.)$250$250
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 6 mo$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerTD BankUSAA
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Travel)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card
      $89/yr · 25,000 bonus miles
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      USAA Preferred Cash Rewards
      $0/yr · $250 cash bonus

      Editorial take: TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card or USAA Preferred Cash Rewards?
      The two cards offer comparable sign-up bonuses around $250. Pick based on which earning categories you actually use.
      Is the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card's $89 annual fee worth it compared to the USAA Preferred Cash Rewards?
      At $89/yr, the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the USAA Preferred Cash Rewards's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card and USAA Preferred Cash Rewards?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (TD Bank and USAA) 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 TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card or the USAA Preferred Cash Rewards first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. TD First Class Visa Signature Credit Card: $3,000 spend in 6 months. USAA Preferred Cash Rewards: $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.