50,000 Points
Worth $500
After you spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
- 3%Travel
- 2%Everywhere
Annual Fee
$95
Rec. Credit
Good
The USAA Rate Advantage Visa® Platinum is built for cardholders who care more about a low ongoing APR than rewards. It works best as a no-annual-fee financing card for carrying a balance occasionally, handling a balance transfer, or keeping borrowing costs down, not as an everyday spending card.

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Overview
Everyday financing
Balance transfers
No foreign transaction fees
This card is worth a look if your main goal is a lower interest rate, especially compared with rewards cards that charge much higher APRs. For USAA members who want a straightforward card for occasional financing, emergency spending, or a planned balance transfer, the combination of no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, and a solid set of Visa protections gives it practical value.
It is not a strong choice for ongoing purchases if you pay in full and want rewards, because it earns nothing back on spending and has no welcome bonus. Most readers who never carry a balance would get more from a cash-back card. This card makes the most sense when saving on interest matters more than earning points or cash back.

The USAA Rate Advantage Visa® Platinum fits borrowers first, spenders second. If you want a low-rate card with decent travel and purchase protections, it does the job well, but rewards-focused cardholders should look elsewhere.
Benefits
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Get built-in car rental coverage worldwide on rentals up to 31 days when you reserve and pay for your rental car with your USAA Bank credit card. To be eligible, decline the collision damage waiver coverage offered by the rental agency. In your country of residence, this coverage is secondary to any other insurance or coverage available to you.
Cell Phone Protection
If your eligible phone is stolen or damaged, you can be reimbursed up to $500 when you pay your monthly cell phone bill using your USAA Bank credit card.
Travel Accident Insurance
When you purchase your travel ticket with your USAA Bank credit card, you’re eligible to receive coverage for loss of life or limb. This coverage applies to air travel, ferry, cruise ship, train or bus transportation.
Baggage Delay Reimbursement
If your checked baggage is delayed, you can be reimbursed up to $100 a day, for up to 3 days. Get the essentials you need like clothing and toiletries while waiting for your bags to arrive. To be eligible, pay for your passenger fare with your USAA Bank credit card and report delayed baggage to your common carrier and begin their claim process.
Extended Warranty Protection
This extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer’s warranty, up to an additional year, on items purchased with your USAA Bank credit card.
Benefits
Purchase Security
This protects your new purchases against theft or damage for 90 days after you buy them with a USAA Bank credit card or with USAA Rewards. It can replace, repair or reimburse you up to $1,000 per claim and up to $10,000 per cardholder.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption
You’re covered for up to $1,500 per covered person, for non-refundable prepaid passenger fare, when your travel is interrupted or canceled. This coverage is available when you buy your ticket with your USAA Bank credit card.
Eligibility
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
Annual Fee
$0
Purchase APR
10.40% - 24.40%
Variable
Transfer APR
10.40% - 24.40%
Variable
Cash Advance APR
24.40%
Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Balance Transfer
$0.05
Cash Advance
$0.05
Late Payment
$35
Return Payment
$35
Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.
50,000 Points
Worth $500
After you spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$95
Rec. Credit
Good
$200
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit
Good
$200
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit
Good