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Balance Transfer · United States

U.S. Bank Shield Visa Card

Best for: Paying down debt or financing a large purchase interest-free

Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerU.S. Bank
NetworkVisa
Purchase APR17.74%-28.74% variable (at l…
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededSee issuer

Pros

  • One of the longest 0% intro periods
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • Minimal rewards outside the travel portal
  • Balance transfer fee applies (see terms)

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

This card launched recently (March 2025). A new 0% APR-focused card announced March 2025 with a 24-billing-cycle intro period.

U.S. Bank Shield Visa Card at a glance

IssuerU.S. Bank
Card networkVisa
Annual feeNone
Rewards rate4% cash back on prepaid air, hotel and car booked via U.S. Bank Travel Center
Welcome bonusNone announced
Intro APR0% on purchases and balance transfers for 24 billing cycles
Regular APR17.74%-28.74% variable (at launch)
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededSee issuer
Best forPaying down debt or financing a large purchase interest-free

Key features

  • $20 annual statement credit after 11 consecutive months of purchases
  • Purchase protection benefits
  • No annual fee

Pros

  • One of the longest 0% intro periods
  • No annual fee

Cons

  • Minimal rewards outside the travel portal
  • Balance transfer fee applies (see terms)

Before you apply: terms for new cards change quickly. Confirm the current annual fee, rates, rewards and welcome offer on the official U.S. Bank site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: ir.usbank.com · usbank.com

How it compares with similar USA cards

CardAnnual feeRewardsIntro APRForeign feeCredit neededRating
U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardPaying down debt or financing a large purchase interest-free
None 4% cash back on prepaid air, hotel and car booked via U.S. Bank Travel… 0% on purchases and balance transfers for 24 billing cycles See issuer See issuer
Wells Fargo Reflect CardPaying down a big balance interest-free over ~21 months
None No rewards program; focused on a long interest-free period 0% intro APR on purchases and qualifying balance transfers f… 3% Good to Excellent (700+) 4.2
PNC Spend Wise Visa Credit CardFinancing new purchases interest-free
None No rewards program reported 0% on purchases and balance transfers for 18 months See issuer See issuer

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