U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card
Issued by U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) · Visa network · Unsecured consumer card
At a glance
The U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card is a cash back consumer credit card issued by U.S. Bank on the Visa network. Its current annual fee is $0, with a 3% of each transaction foreign-transaction fee. It is accepting new applications. Terms were last independently verified on 2026-08-17.
Current rates and fees
From the issuer’s official pages and agreement. Each value shows its source, confidence, and last-verified date.
Interest
The intro structure is stated on the issuer page; the ongoing numeric range is injected client-side and was corroborated by two reputable sources. Confirm your exact rate with U.S. Bank.
U.S. Bank official page (intro structure) + Forbes Advisor and NerdWallet (ongoing range)verified 2026-08-17
U.S. Bank — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
Fees
U.S. Bank — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
Forbes Advisor and WalletHub (issuer page injects the value client-side)verified 2026-08-17
Rewards
U.S. Bank — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
You must actively select categories each quarter — if you do not, earning defaults to 1%.
U.S. Bank — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
Benefits and protections
- Choose your own 5% categories each quarter. Selection is required every quarter; unselected quarters earn the 1% base rate. source
Confirm before you apply
Rates, fees, offers, eligibility, and benefits change often. Confirm the final terms directly with the issuer’s official page or the CFPB card-agreement database before applying.
Modeled cost
True cost of this card
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Cost of carrying a balance for a year
| Balance carried | Interest / month | Interest / year |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $6.25 | $75 |
| $3,000 | $18.75 | $225 |
| $5,000 | $31.25 | $375 |
Paying only the minimum on $3,000
124 months
About $1,048.91 in interest (2% minimum, $25 floor).
$5,000 balance transfer (3% fee, 15-mo intro, $300/mo)
$156.63 total cost
$150 upfront fee, plus post-intro interest at 7.5%.
Simplified illustrations. Real interest depends on your exact APR, balance, timing, and payments. The clearest way to avoid all of this is to pay the statement balance in full.
Our independent analysis
Editorial rating
4.14.1 out of 5
How this score was calculated
| Dimension | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Earning value (net of fees) | 35% | 4.5/5 |
| Fees (annual, FTF) | 20% | 4/5 |
| Redemption simplicity | 20% | 4/5 |
| Terms transparency | 15% | 3.5/5 |
| Protections | 10% | 3.5/5 |
Methodology 2026.07 · full methodology · Credit Defense Hub earns no commission or affiliate revenue from card issuers; editorial scores are independent of any advertising relationship.
The most customizable 5% card available — you pick two 5% categories and one 2% category yourself. The trade-off is admin: you must re-select every quarter or silently drop to 1%, and the 5% tier caps at $2,000 in combined quarterly spend. Highest earning potential in this corpus for someone who will actually manage it.
Advantages
- You choose the 5% categories rather than accepting a rotating calendar
- No annual fee
- 15-billing-cycle 0% intro period
Watch for
- Quarterly re-selection required or you drop to 1%
- 5% capped at $2,000 combined per quarter
- 3% foreign-transaction fee
Best for: Organized optimizers who will set a quarterly reminder to pick categories.
Credit Defense Hub Editorial Team · reviewed 2026-08-17 · Pending named subject-matter review Editorial analysis is independent and separate from the issuer and from consumer reviews.
Extractable answers
Quick answers
- Who issues the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card?
- It is issued by U.S. Bank (legally, U.S. Bank National Association) on the Visa network.
- What does the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card cost?
- The annual fee is $0, and the foreign-transaction fee is 3% of each transaction. Verified 2026-08-17. The purchase APR is variable and depends on creditworthiness — confirm the current range with the issuer.
- Is the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card accepting new applications?
- Yes, as of our last verification. Availability can change — confirm on the issuer’s page.
- Does the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card help build credit?
- Like most major cards, on-time payments and low utilization generally help build history over time; check the issuer’s reporting practices.
- What should someone verify before applying?
- The current APR range, the annual and foreign-transaction fees, any welcome-offer terms, and whether the reward or benefit you want still applies — all directly on the issuer’s page or card agreement.
- What should you do if something goes wrong with this card?
- For a wrong charge, use the issuer’s billing-dispute process (FCBA). For inaccurate credit reporting, dispute with the bureaus (FCRA). If it is not resolved, you can complain to the CFPB and your state attorney general. See our card-problem guides.
Current-fact answers reflect terms verified 2026-08-17; confirm with the issuer before applying.
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