$750
After you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership.
- 3%AT&T
- 3%Dining
- 3%EV Charging
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit
Good
US Bank
U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect
The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect is built for cardholders who spend a lot on gas, EV charging, and occasional travel, and want strong category rewards without paying an annual fee. It works best as a focused everyday card for road-heavy spending, not as a premium travel card with extras to justify a fee.
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit Score
Good
Good For
Gas and travel spenders
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Overview
Is the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect worth it?
This card is great for...
Gas purchases
EV charging
Occasional travel bookings
Yes, for the right spender. The strongest case for this card is simple: it gives you 4x points on gas, EV charging, and travel with no annual fee, which is a very solid return for people who drive often or book trips a few times a year. The added 2x on dining, groceries, and streaming gives it enough range to stay useful outside of those top categories.
Where it falls short is on extras. There are no listed statement credits, travel perks, or premium protections here to build value beyond the rewards rates, and points are valued at 1 cent each, so this is more about straightforward earnings than outsized redemption upside. If your spending lines up with the 4x categories, it is easy to recommend. If not, a simpler flat-rate card or a richer travel card may fit better.
MaxRewards Verdict
This card makes the most sense for drivers and occasional travelers who want elevated rewards in practical categories without an annual fee. Its main limitation is that the value comes almost entirely from spending rewards, not from benefits or premium card perks.
Earning
Rewards
Altitude points here are straightforward, with each point worth about 1 cent. The key is whether your regular spending lines up with the 4x categories, especially gas, EV charging, and travel, since that is where the card stands out most clearly.
CategoryRate
EV Charging
4%
Gas
4%
Travel
4%
Dining
2%
Grocery
2%
Streaming
2%
Everywhere
1%
Rewards percent based on a valuation of 1¢ per Altitude point
Eligibility
Recommended Minimum Credit
Min: Good
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Good credit or higher is recommended for this card.
Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.
Pricing
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee
$0
Purchase APR
17.49% - 27.49%
Variable
Transfer APR
17.49% - 27.49%
Variable
Cash Advance APR
30.49%
Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
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Recognition
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Annual Fee
$450
Rec. Credit
Excellent
60,000 Points
Worth $600
After you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 4 months of card membership.
- 1%Everywhere
Annual Fee
$95
Rec. Credit
Good