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U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
18.74% ‐ 29.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 18 months)
Interest Rate: Purchases
18.74% ‐ 29.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 18 months)
Balance Transfer
18.74% ‐ 29.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 18 months)
Balance Transfer
18.74% ‐ 29.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 18 months)
Rewards
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Rewards
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Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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8.4/10
Informr score
The U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card currently has an Informr score of 8.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 24 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card is typically available to those with excellent credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Forbes
Forbes

The U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card* offers a generous span of time to pay down existing debt or pay off a big purchase, but it lacks a reason to keep using it beyond the promo period. If you can pay off your debt in a slightly shorter time frame, choose a card that offers rewards and other perks alon...

- Robin Saks Frankel, Dylan Pearl, Forbes
NerdWallet
NerdWallet

This card can buy you time to pay off a large purchase, and it's not a bad balance transfer option either.

- Robin Saks Frankel, Gregory Karp, NerdWallet
Cnet
Cnet

The U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card is a solid pick for anyone who needs to get rid of existing credit card debt -- but since this card doesn’t earn rewards, its appeal ends here.

- Jaclyn DeJohn, Evan Zimmer, Cnet
The Ascent
The Ascent

With a generous intro APR offer for both balance transfers and purchases, this is one of the best low interest credit cards we've come across.

- Lyle Daly, The Ascent
Bankrate
Bankrate

The U.S. Bank Visa Platinum offers cardholders dedicated to paying down a balance a solid introductory offer on both balance transfers and new purchases, although its lack of rewards limits its long-term value.

- Ashley Parks, Bankrate

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 18.74% ‐ 29.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 18 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 18.74% ‐ 29.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 18 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 29.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 3%

Minimum of $5

Cash Advance Fee 4%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee 2%

of each transaction in U.S. dollars.


3%

of each transaction in a Foreign Currency.

Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $41.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus No
Rewards
All Purchases No
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders No
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty No
Purchase Protection No
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits

Cell phone protection

Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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