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U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card vs Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard®

Compare U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card and Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard® side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card versus Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard® compared by attribute
Feature U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard®
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 16.99% 19.74%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 3% 0%
Rewards 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). 5X Choice Privileges points at participating Choice Hotels properties; 3X at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and phone plans; 1X on all other purchases.
Installments 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 U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard® if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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