US Bank Altitude Connect
No annual fee, earning Altitude Points, on the Visa network.
Card terms last verified against issuer pages on 2026-09-20.
The US Bank Altitude Connect is a no annual fee card from U.S. Bank earning Altitude Points. It earns 5x on hotel (usbanktravel), 5x on car rental (usbanktravel), 4x on travel and 1x on everything else. It carries 2 recurring statement credits worth $55 a year, listed in full below with the cap and reset date for each.
Welcome bonus
Welcome offers change frequently and are often targeted. Confirm the current offer on the issuer's own application page before applying.
What it earns
Rates are the multipliers U.S. Bank advertises. We do not convert them into a percentage return, because that requires putting a price on Altitude Points and that price is a judgement, not a fact — see how we source this.
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel (USBankTravel) | 5x | |
| Car Rental (USBankTravel) | 5x | |
| Travel | 4x | |
| Gas | 4x | |
| EV Charging | 4x | |
| Dining | 2x | |
| Streaming Service | 2x | |
| Grocery | 2x | |
| Other | 1x | Everything else |
Statement credits
$55 a year across 2 credits . The columns that matter are the cap and the reset date: a credit paid monthly cannot be saved up, and one that resets on the calendar year expires on 31 December no matter when you opened the card.
Status and included memberships
- Priority Pass Select Membership — Enroll in Priority Pass Select for complimentary airport lounge access worldwide. Membership enrollment period is 12 months. After free visits have been used, you will be charged per person per visit.
Protections and insurance
Coverage terms below are summaries. Insurance benefits are governed by a separate guide to benefits document from the issuer, and the exclusions in that document are what actually decide a claim.
- Travel Protection — Includes trip cancellation/interruption insurance, trip delay reimbursement, and SmartDelay registration. Provides coverage when you purchase travel with your card. Restrictions, limitations, and exclusions apply.
Questions people ask about the US Bank Altitude Connect
What is the annual fee on the US Bank Altitude Connect?
The US Bank Altitude Connect has no annual fee.
What statement credits does the US Bank Altitude Connect include?
It carries 2 recurring statement credits worth $55 a year in total: $30 Streaming Credit ($30, resets on the calendar year); $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Fee Credit ($25, resets on the cardmember year). Verified 2026-09-20.
What does the US Bank Altitude Connect earn?
5x on hotel (usbanktravel), 5x on car rental (usbanktravel), 4x on travel, 4x on gas, and 1x on everything else, in Altitude Points.
Does the US Bank Altitude Connect charge foreign transaction fees?
No — the US Bank Altitude Connect has no foreign transaction fee.
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