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Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® vs Upgrade Visa® Debit Card (Rewards Checking Preferred)

Compare Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® and Upgrade Visa® Debit Card (Rewards Checking Preferred) side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® versus Upgrade Visa® Debit Card (Rewards Checking Preferred) compared by attribute
Feature Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® Upgrade Visa® Debit Card (Rewards Checking Preferred)
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 14.99% -
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 3% 3%
Rewards 3% cash back on Gas, Groceries, Streaming, and Utilities (excluding Target and Walmart); 1% cash back on all other purchases. Both tiers have no cap. Up to 2% cash back on purchases at convenience stores, drug stores, gas stations, restaurants, monthly subscriptions, and utilities. Capped at $500 in 2% rewards per calendar year (then drops). Requires $1,000/month direct deposit to maintain top-tier rewards.
Installments Each purchase converts to a closed-end installment loan at a fixed rate and term. -
No card fee
No foreign transaction fee - -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the Upgrade Life Rewards Visa® if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Upgrade Visa® Debit Card (Rewards Checking Preferred) if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
  • Still unsure? Read each full review below, then apply on the issuer's secure site.
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