Last updated: 6/27/2023

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U.S. Bank Altitude Connect

Earns: U.S. Bank FlexPoints

GigaTake:

U.S. Bank points work basically like cash back, making this a solid mid-tier card. 4 points per dollar on travel and gas is one of the best rates around. The other categories are solid, but unexceptional, but the $30 annual credit for streaming services helps defray the annual fee.

This card is best for:

  • Travel
  • Gas
  • Streaming Services

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Great earnings (4x) on travel and gas.
  • Good earnings (2x) on groceries, dining and streaming services.
  • $30 streaming service bonus.

Cons

  • $95 annual fee.

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Reward Rate = 4x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 4 %

0%
6%

Reward Rate = 4x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 4 %

0%
5%

Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 2 %

0%
7%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 1 %

0%
3%

Welcome Bonus = 50,000

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = $500

$5
$1700

Annual Fee = $95

$0
$695
Welcome Bonus
50,000

OK

Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $2,000 in 4 months

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Spending Rewards
4x Travel

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

4x Gas

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

2x Groceries

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

2x Dining

OK

OK

2x Streaming Services

Very Good

very good

1x All Other

OK

OK

Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
U.S. Bank FlexPoints
Gigapoints Value
1¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Annual Fee
  • $0 first year
  • $95 thereafter
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Additional perks of owning this card

Streaming credit

$30 credit for annual streaming service purchases such as Netflix and Spotify.

TSA PreCheck or Global Entry

Up to $100 in statement credits to reimburse your application fee once every four years.

The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 18.24% – 26.24%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE Either 3% of the amount of each transfer or $5 minimum, whichever is greater.
CASH ADVANCE APR 28.24%
CASH ADVANCE FEE Either 5% of the amount of each advance or $10 minimum, whichever is greater.
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $40
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%