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U.S. Bank National Association · Visa

U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card

Cash Back Premium 0% Intro APR · 12 mo No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
17.74%–27.99% Variable Purchase APR
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate2x / 2%
Bonus RateUp to 4x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Travel Portal3x
Annual Cap$10,000
ExpirationPoints expire if there is no reward, purchase, or balance activity on the card account for 12 consecutive statement cycles
Redemption NotesFull 1-cent-per-point value is only realized when Points are redeemed as a deposit into an eligible U.S. Bank savings, checking, or money market account; redemptions for statement credits, gift cards, merchandise, or travel may yield a reduced value per point; Smartly Earning Bonus rates are capped at the first $10,000 in eligible net purchases per billing cycle and require both a U.S. Bank Smartly® Savings account and qualifying balances in Smartly® Checking or Safe Debit accounts
CategoryRateTypeCap
Hotels and Car Rentals via Travel Center
Earn 4 additional Points per $1 (on top of the base 2 Points) on prepaid hotel and car rental reservations made directly on the U.S. Bank Travel Center website; total is up to 6 Points per $1 at base rate (higher with Smartly Earning Bonus).
6x Points No cap
All Eligible Purchases (Smartly Earning Bonus — Tier 3)
Total of 4 Points per $1 (2 base + 2 bonus) for cardholders with a qualifying balance of $100,000 or more in eligible U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking and/or Safe Debit accounts; applies to the first $10,000 in eligible net purchases per billing cycle.
4x Points No cap
All Eligible Purchases (Smartly Earning Bonus — Tier 2)
Total of 3 Points per $1 (2 base + 1 bonus) for cardholders with a qualifying balance of $50,000–$99,999.99 in eligible U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking and/or Safe Debit accounts; applies to the first $10,000 in eligible net purchases per billing cycle.
3x Points No cap
All Eligible Purchases (Smartly Earning Bonus — Tier 1)
Total of 2.5 Points per $1 (2 base + 0.5 bonus) on eligible net purchases for cardholders with a U.S. Bank Smartly® Savings account and a qualifying balance in U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking and/or Safe Debit account(s); applies to the first $10,000 in eligible net purchases per billing cycle.
2.5x Points No cap
All Eligible Purchases (Base Rate)
Unlimited 2 Points per $1 on all eligible net purchases; excludes education/school, gift cards, insurance, taxes, business-to-business transactions, and third-party bill payment services from bonus earning.
2x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Cell Phone Protection
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Lost Luggage Coverage
Concierge Service
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Intro APR on Purchases and Balance Transfers
Eligible new cardholders receive a 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months from account opening; after the intro period, the standard variable APR applies; a balance transfer fee applies.
Financial 0% APR for 12 months
No Annual Fee
The U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card carries no annual fee for the life of the account.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fee
U.S. Bank charges no foreign transaction fee on international purchases made with the U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card, making it suitable for use when traveling abroad.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No-Fee ExtendPay Plan for First 60 Days
New cardmembers can open U.S. Bank ExtendPay® Plans on eligible purchases made within the first 60 days from account opening with no monthly ExtendPay fee; after the promotional period, a fixed monthly fee applies for ExtendPay plans.
Financial $0 ExtendPay fee for first 60 days
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Provides collision and damage coverage for rental vehicles when the rental is charged to the card and the cardholder declines the rental company's own coverage; coverage is secondary to personal auto insurance.
Insurance Complimentary
Cell Phone Protection
When the monthly wireless bill is paid with this card, cardholders receive coverage of up to $600 per claim against cell phone damage or theft, with a $25 deductible; subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Insurance Up to $600 per claim
Up to $600
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year on eligible purchases of five years or less made with the card; provides repair or replacement for covered items.
Insurance Up to 1 additional year
Purchase Security
Covers eligible new purchases made with the card against damage or theft for a period after purchase; provides repair, replacement, or reimbursement for covered items up to applicable limits per the Visa Signature Guide to Benefits.
Insurance Complimentary
Visa Signature Concierge Service
Cardholders have 24/7 access to a complimentary Visa Signature Concierge who can assist with travel bookings, restaurant reservations, event tickets, and other personal assistance requests.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection
Access to the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, offering benefits at select properties including best available rate guarantee, room upgrades when available, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, and late checkout; bookings must be made through the Visa concierge or portal.
Lifestyle Complimentary
2% Base Cash Back on All Eligible Purchases
Earn unlimited 2 Points per $1 on all eligible net purchases with no category restrictions; certain purchase types including education, gift cards, insurance, taxes, business-to-business transactions, and third-party bill payment services earn the base rate only and are ineligible for the Smartly Earning Bonus.
Rewards 2% (unlimited)
4 Additional Points on Travel Center Hotel and Car Bookings
Earn 4 additional Points per $1 on prepaid hotel and car rental reservations made directly on the U.S. Bank Travel Center website, in addition to the base and any Smartly Earning Bonus points; total base rate earnings on these purchases can reach 6 Points per $1.
Rewards +4 Points per $1 via Travel Center
Smartly Earning Bonus — Tier 1 (2.5%)
Earn a total of 2.5 Points per $1 (2 base + 0.5 bonus) on eligible net purchases when combined with a U.S. Bank Smartly® Savings account and a qualifying balance in U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking and/or Safe Debit accounts; bonus applies to the first $10,000 in eligible purchases per billing cycle.
Rewards 2.5% on first $10,000/billing cycle
Smartly Earning Bonus — Tier 2 (3%)
Earn a total of 3 Points per $1 (2 base + 1 bonus) on eligible net purchases when qualifying balances in U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking and/or Safe Debit accounts total $50,000–$99,999.99; bonus applies to the first $10,000 in eligible purchases per billing cycle.
Rewards 3% on first $10,000/billing cycle
Smartly Earning Bonus — Tier 3 (4%)
Earn a total of 4 Points per $1 (2 base + 2 bonus) on eligible net purchases when qualifying balances in U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking and/or Safe Debit accounts total $100,000 or more; bonus applies to the first $10,000 in eligible purchases per billing cycle.
Rewards 4% on first $10,000/billing cycle
Zero Liability Protection
Cardholders are not held responsible for unauthorized purchases made with their Visa card when reported promptly, subject to Visa's Zero Liability policy terms and conditions.
Security $0 liability
Up to $0
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Provides reimbursement for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when the common carrier ticket is purchased with the card; secondary to any coverage provided by the carrier.
Travel Complimentary
Travel Accident Insurance
Provides accidental death and dismemberment coverage for the cardholder and immediate family members when common carrier travel tickets are purchased with the card.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 12 months
0%
Intro BT APR for 12 months
Purchase APR17.74%–27.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR27.99%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction Fee3%
Balance Transfer FeeEither 3% of the amount of each transfer or $5 minimum, whichever is greater; intro rate applies to balance transfers made within 60 days of account opening
Cash Advance FeeATM cash advances: 5% of the amount of each advance or $10 minimum, whichever is greater; Convenience Check advances: 3% of the amount of each advance or $5 minimum, whichever is greater

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantAllowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $5,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 4 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Excessive cash advances, too many new accounts in a short period, returned payments, suspected fraud, manufactured spending, large purchases from excluded categories to exploit bonus earning
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
U.S. Bank generally limits personal credit card approvals to approximately 4 active accounts at any one time, and applicants with too many recent new accounts may be declined regardless of credit score. The U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card carries no welcome bonus, so there are no spend requirements, bonus eligibility restrictions, or churning considerations relevant to this card; it is well-suited for product changes from other U.S. Bank credit cards without triggering new bonus restrictions. The card's Smartly Earning Bonus was significantly restructured on April 14, 2025, narrowing qualifying accounts to Smartly® Checking and Safe Debit only, capping bonus earning at $10,000 per billing cycle, and adding purchase category exclusions; cardholders who applied before April 14, 2025 retain the original expanded terms.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
U.S. Bank provides SCRA protections including a reduced interest rate at or below the federally required 6% cap on pre-service balances during active duty for eligible servicemembers; servicemembers must submit a written request along with a copy of their military orders to receive benefits.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
U.S. Bank National Association
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APR 17.74%–27.99% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsPoints
Intro APR0% · 12 mo
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCash Back
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