Last updated: 6/27/2023

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U.S. Bank Altitude Go

Earns: U.S. Bank FlexPoints

GigaTake:

Since Altitude points are worth one cent each, this is basically a cash back card, but a pretty good one. 4x on dining, 2x on groceries and gas plus some bonuses for streaming services makes it a pretty competitive card.

This card is best for:

  • Dining
  • Groceries
  • Gas

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • 4% cash back on dining is on the highest cash back rates available.
  • No annual fee.
  • 0% Intro APR for the first 12 billing cycle.

Cons

  • Other points cards might earn you a bit more.

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Reward Rate = 4x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 4 %

0%
7%

Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 2 %

0%
7%

Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 2 %

0%
5%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 1 %

0%
3%

Welcome Bonus = 20,000

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = $200

$5
$1700

Annual Fee = $0

$0
$695
Welcome Bonus
20,000

OK

Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $1,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
4x Dining

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

2x Groceries

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

2x Gas

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

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
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Additional perks of owning this card

Streaming bonus

$15 credit for annual streaming service purchases such as Netflix and Spotify

The Fine Print

INTRO APR FOR PURCHASES 0% for 12 months
INTRO APR FOR BALANCE TRANSFERS 0% for 12 months
PURCHASES APR 17.24% – 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 transfer or $10 minimum, whichever is greater.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%