Upgrade OneCard™
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Upgrade OneCard™
Upgrade - Visa - Credit card
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4.5 out of 5
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Upgrade OneCard™ vs U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card
Compare Upgrade OneCard™ and U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card
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U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card
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Compared side by side
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| Feature | Upgrade OneCard™ | U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | No fee | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 14.99% | 16.99% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 3% | 3% |
| Rewards | Up to 3% cash back on everyday purchases (convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, gas, utilities, subscriptions) and 2% on all other purchases when linked to a Rewards Checking Preferred account via Pay Now. Without the checking account link, earns 1.5% on all purchases. $500 annual cap on the 3% tier, then drops to 2%. | 4% cash back on prepaid air, hotel, and car reservations booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Center; 1% on all other purchases (no broad rewards on everyday spend). |
| Installments | Dual-mode card: Pay Now automatically settles selected purchases the next day from a linked bank account (no interest); Pay Later converts purchases into fixed-rate closed-end installment loans. | U.S. Bank ExtendPay® Plans available |
| 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 OneCard™ if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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