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U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card

โ˜… Up to 4% on everything No Annual Fee Cash Back No Annual Fee Points & Rewards

On paper a flat 2% on everything, climbing to 4% if you park enough in U.S. Bank Smartly Savings and Checking, which is the highest no-category flat rate around when you qualify. The catch is that 4% needs a large deposit and investment balance held at U.S. Bank, so without it this is just a 2% card competing with simpler options. Hit the top tier and $30,000 of annual spend returns $1,200 versus $600 at base, but tying up six figures in low-yield balances to get there can cost you more in foregone interest than the bonus is worth. No annual fee; confirm the exact balance thresholds and boost tiers on U.S. Bank's site, as they've shifted since launch.

โŸณ Rates & fees verified June 2026 โ€” always confirm the current terms on the issuer's official site before applying.

Annual fee
No annual fee
Rewards rate
2% cash back on all purchases, boosted up to 4% when you hold qualifying U.S. Bank Smartly Savings and Bank Smartly Checking balances
Welcome bonus
Cash back bonus after meeting the minimum spend for new cardholders
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
19.24%โ€“29.24% variable
Foreign transaction fee
None
Recommended credit
Good to Excellent (700+)
Best for
U.S. Bank depositors with large balances chasing a high flat rate

What you earn

  • โœ“As much as 4% flat on all spending once balances are high enough
  • โœ“Charges no foreign transaction fee
  • โœ“Straightforward rewards with no categories to track

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • + Carries no annual fee
  • + A flat 4% rate is within reach
  • + Charges no foreign transaction fee

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โ€“ Reaching the top rate calls for sizable U.S. Bank balances
  • โ€“ Without those balances the rate sits at just 2%
  • โ€“ The boost tiers are subject to change

Can you get it?

  • โ–ธA credit score in the good-to-excellent range
  • โ–ธQualifying U.S. Bank deposit or investment balances to earn the boost
  • โ–ธIncome adequate to back the credit line

Requirements are general guidance โ€” the issuer makes the final decision. Learn more about card requirements โ†’

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