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U.S. Bank National Association · Visa

U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa® Secured Card

Secured Secured
$0 Annual Fee
29.99% Variable Purchase APR
300+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 4x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Annual Cap$8,000
ExpirationPoints do not expire as long as the account remains open and in good standing.
Redemption NotesStatement credit redemptions may be valued at less than 1 cent per point; maximum value of 1 cent per point is achieved via deposit to an eligible U.S. Bank checking or savings account. Points cannot be transferred to airline or hotel loyalty programs. Minimum redemption threshold applies per U.S. Bank Program Rules.
CategoryRateTypeCap
Dining, Takeout, and Food Delivery
4X points on restaurant, fast-food restaurant, bar, takeout, and food delivery purchases on the first $2,000 in combined eligible purchases each quarter (then 1X). Excludes purchases coded at discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs.
4x Points $8,000/yr
Grocery Stores
2X points at grocery stores and grocery delivery services with no spending cap. Excludes purchases at discount stores/supercenters such as Walmart and Target and wholesale clubs.
2x Points No cap
Gas Stations and EV Charging Stations
2X points at gas stations and EV charging stations with no spending cap. Excludes purchases coded at discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs.
2x Points No cap
Streaming Services
2X points on eligible streaming service purchases with no spending cap. Qualifying services include Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Apple Music, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, YouTube TV, and others per U.S. Bank Program Rules.
2x Points No cap
Dining, Takeout, and Food Delivery (Over Quarterly Cap)
1X points on dining, takeout, and food delivery purchases after the $2,000 quarterly spending cap is reached.
1x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
1X points on all eligible purchases not covered by a higher bonus category. No spending cap applies.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Annual Streaming Services Credit
Receive a $15 statement credit annually for eligible streaming service purchases charged to the card. The credit posts automatically after 11 consecutive months of qualifying streaming charges and appears within 2 billing cycles; eligible services include Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Apple Music, Disney+, HBO Max, and Peacock.
Credits $15 per year
Up to $15
Automatic Graduation Path to Unsecured Card
With responsible account management — including on-time payments and staying within the credit limit — cardholders may be automatically upgraded to the U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card, with the security deposit returned in full.
Financial Security deposit returned upon graduation
Flexible Payment Due Date
Cardholders can select their monthly payment due date to align with their personal pay schedule. Some restrictions may apply; cardholders should contact U.S. Bank for available date options.
Financial Complimentary
No Annual Fee
The U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Secured Card carries no annual fee, making it a cost-effective credit-building tool with meaningful rewards.
Financial $0 annual fee
Up to $0
Refundable Security Deposit in FDIC-Insured Savings Account
The required security deposit ($300–$5,000) is held in a U.S. Bank Secured Savings Account that is FDIC-insured and earns interest. The deposit is returned in full upon graduation to the unsecured Altitude Go Visa Signature Card or upon account closure in good standing.
Financial $300–$5,000 refundable deposit
Three-Bureau Credit Reporting
U.S. Bank reports payment history and account status monthly to all three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — helping cardholders build or rebuild their credit profile with responsible use.
Financial Complimentary
Contactless Payments
The card is equipped with contactless payment technology, allowing cardholders to pay with a single tap wherever the Contactless Symbol is displayed at checkout.
Other Complimentary
Flexible Points Redemption
Altitude points can be redeemed through the U.S. Bank Altitude Rewards Center for deposits to an eligible U.S. Bank account, merchandise, gift cards, travel, and charitable contributions at 1 cent per point.
Other 1 cent per point
Mobile Wallet Support
The card can be added to digital mobile wallets for convenient and secure tap-to-pay purchases at participating merchants.
Other Complimentary
U.S. Bank Mobile App and Online Banking Access
24/7 access to full account management, rewards viewing and redemption, transaction history, spending insights, and card controls via the U.S. Bank Mobile App and online banking at usbank.com.
Other Complimentary
Worldwide Visa Acceptance
The card is accepted at millions of merchants worldwide wherever Visa is accepted, and functions identically to an unsecured Visa credit card at the point of sale.
Other Global acceptance
1X Points on All Other Purchases
Earn 1X Altitude point per dollar on all eligible purchases not covered by a higher bonus category, with no spending cap.
Rewards 1X points, unlimited
2X Points on Gas Stations and EV Charging Stations
Earn 2X Altitude points per dollar at gas stations and EV charging stations with no spending cap. Excludes purchases coded at discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs.
Rewards 2X points, unlimited
2X Points on Grocery Stores
Earn 2X Altitude points per dollar at grocery stores and grocery delivery services with no spending cap. Excludes purchases at discount stores/supercenters such as Walmart and Target and wholesale clubs.
Rewards 2X points, unlimited
2X Points on Streaming Services
Earn 2X Altitude points per dollar on eligible streaming service purchases with no spending cap. Qualifying services include Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Apple Music, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, and YouTube TV, among others per U.S. Bank Program Rules.
Rewards 2X points, unlimited
4X Points on Dining, Takeout, and Food Delivery
Earn 4X Altitude points per dollar on restaurant, fast-food restaurant, bar, takeout, and food delivery purchases on the first $2,000 in combined eligible purchases each quarter (then 1X). Excludes purchases coded at discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs.
Rewards 4X points (up to $2,000 per quarter)
Charitable Contribution Points Match
When redeeming Altitude points for a monetary charitable contribution to an eligible nonprofit organization, U.S. Bank will match the contribution at 100%. Participating nonprofits and full terms apply.
Rewards 100% match on charitable point redemptions
Real-Time Rewards Redemption
After enrolling, cardholders receive a text message following qualifying purchases offering the option to instantly redeem available Altitude points as a statement credit toward that purchase, rather than waiting until the end of the billing cycle.
Rewards Complimentary
Fraud Monitoring
U.S. Bank employs real-time fraud monitoring tools to detect abnormal or suspicious spending patterns and acts quickly to protect the cardholder's account from unauthorized use.
Security Complimentary
Free Credit Score Access via TransUnion CreditView Dashboard
U.S. Bank online and mobile banking customers have complimentary access to their TransUnion credit score, credit score alerts, and a Score Simulator through the TransUnion CreditView Dashboard. A TransUnion database match is required for alerts to function.
Security Complimentary
Zero Fraud Liability
Cardholders bear no responsibility for unauthorized transactions if the card is lost or stolen, provided U.S. Bank is promptly notified. Certain conditions and limitations apply.
Security 100% liability protection

Interest Rates

Purchase APR29.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR29.99%
Cash Advance APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$1

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither 3% of the amount of each transfer or $5 minimum, whichever is greater
Cash Advance FeeEither 5% of the amount of each advance or $10 minimum, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $41
Returned Payment FeeUp to $41

Approval & Eligibility

300 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 300–669
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyEasy
Credit ProfileFair
Approval OddsVery Good
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $300 – $5,000

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, returned payments for insufficient funds, too many new credit applications in a short period, purchase volumes inconsistent with stated personal income, using the secured card for business-type transaction volumes on a personal account
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
The U.S. Bank Altitude Go Secured Visa carries no welcome bonus and therefore no minimum spend requirement or bonus eligibility rules apply. As a secured credit card, it is exempt from standard U.S. Bank velocity restrictions and bonus cliff rules that apply to unsecured rewards cards; there is no formal issuer rule blocking applicants who hold or have held other Altitude family cards from applying for this secured product. U.S. Bank does not publish a hard cap on the total number of personal credit cards per customer, instead managing credit exposure at the aggregate account level.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
Interest rate on pre-service balances capped at 6% per annum during active duty, with all fees waived for the duration of active military service. Servicemembers must submit a formal request with active-duty orders to U.S. Bank's Military Service Center (available online, via mobile app, fax, or mail at 800-934-9555, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–midnight ET).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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APR 29.99% Variable
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Annual Fee Free
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Min. FICO300+
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