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Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa vs U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa comes from Upgrade at $0/yr; the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature from U.S. Bank at $95/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.

FeatureUpgrade Triple Cash Rewards VisaU.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonus$200 statement bonus75,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)$200-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 2 mo$7,500 in 4 mo
IssuerUpgradeU.S. Bank
Card categorycash-backbusiness
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 Leverage Visa Signature
      $95/yr · 75,000 bonus points

      Editorial take: Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa

      Editorial take: U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa or U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?
      The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa has a public bonus ($200 statement bonus, worth roughly $200), while the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?
      The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa has no annual fee, so the question is whether the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature's benefits to clear $95 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 Leverage Visa Signature?
      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 Leverage Visa Signature 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 Leverage Visa Signature: $7,500 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.