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Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa vs U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa comes from Upgrade 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 Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa's. Get the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card first; revisit the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureUpgrade Triple Cash Rewards VisaU.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$195
Sign-up bonus$200 statement bonus75,000 Altitude points
Bonus value (est.)$200$750
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 2 mo$10,000 in 4 mo
IssuerUpgradeU.S. Bank
Card categorycash-back
Best earning category (Home_purchases)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa
      $0/yr · $200 statement bonus
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      U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card
      $195/yr · 75,000 Altitude points

      Editorial take: Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa

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

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa 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 $200 statement bonus (~$200) on the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa.
      Is the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?
      The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa 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 Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa.
      Can I have both the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa and U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power Visa Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Upgrade 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 Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa 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. Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa: $0 spend in 2 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.