Update 4/14/25: Changes are now live. Most of the rumors about that U.S. Bank Smartly card changes which we discussed in the prior post turned out to be true. Instead of updating that post, let’s just review everything we know... Read More →
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(Update) [Rumor]U.S. Bank Smartly Changes After April 14th: Exclusions on 4% Earn (Tax, etc) & Brokerage Funds Exclusion (For New Signups)
Update 4/8/25: Most of the rumors were correct – see this updated post for the full details. Update 4/7/25: There’s a memo U.S. Bank sent to their bankers telling them that a new version of the Smartly card will be available... Read More →
[Targeted] U.S. Bank Cards: Get 2,500 Points With Recurring Bill Payments
Enroll to earn an additional 2,500 points when you pay two or more recurring bills, like cell phone, utilities and internet, with your U.S. Bank business card by June 30, 2025 Read More →
U.S. Bank $250 Investment Bonus
The Offer Direct link to offer U.S. Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you fund a new investment account with at least $25,000. Our Verdict Unfortunately self directed investment accounts aren’t eligible for this bonus so I... Read More →
U.S. Bank Launches U.S. Bank Shield Card
U.S. Bank has launched the U.S. Bank Shield Visa card. Card offers the following: $0 annual fee 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 24 billing cycles (5% balance transfer fee) Earn a $20 annual statement credit for 11... Read More →
[Rumor] U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Credit Card To Be Discontinued
Update 3/14/25: Reddit user Careless_Trash7702 was told that applications for the card will be down for 3-4 weeks while it’s being reworked. My understanding is that if you apply now they can’t change the terms/benefits for... Read More →
[Targeted] U.S. Bank Cards: Spend $150 On Dining & Get $10 Statement Credit
Many people are reporting the following offer from U.S. Bank: Spend $150 or more on Dining purchases, get a $10 statement credit. Must enroll by April 30th. Spend between March 11 and May 16. Separately, some are seeing a Cashback deal:... Read More →
U.S. Bank Smartly Checking Account Monthly Fee No Longer Waived With Credit Card
U.S. Bank is making changes to the U.S. Bank Smartly Checking account. Effective May 19, 2025 the monthly fee will be changing to $12 (previously $6.95) and the fee waives are changing: Have combined monthly direct deposits totaling... Read More →
U.S. Bank Sends Warning Message To Some Smartly Cardholders Re: Business Purchases
U.S. Bank recently launched the U.S. Bank Smartly card, this card earns up to 4% on all purchases Read More →
[Expired] [Targeted] U.S. Bank Smartly Checking Deals: Get 15% Back On Drugstores, Gas/EV Charging
Earn 15 % cash back up to $20 with at least a $10 spend on gas/ EV charging stations, ends March 31 Read More →
(Update) U.S. Bank Altitude Go Card With 20,000 Points Signup Bonus
Update 1/13/25:  Beginning on April 15, 2025, existing cardholders will be limited to earning 4x on the first $2,000 in dining, takeout and restaurant delivery purchases each quarter. Hat tip to FM Update 9/15/24: The card recently... Read More →
My Experience Signing Up For The U.S. Bank Smartly 4% Credit Card (A Comprehensive Review)
Originally posted 12/5/24. Reposting 12/17/24 as I finally completed the process to get the 4% and got all the other accounts set up. Updated the post below with all the details. Bank of America 2.62% Until recently, the Bank of America... Read More →
[Expired] U.S. Bank Double Cashback On Cashback Credit Card Deals (November 27th through 29th)
Deal has ended, view more U.S. bank deals by clicking here. Update 10/27/24: Deal is coming back from November 27th through 29th. Hat tip to reader BACON Update 5/16/24: Deal is coming back for June 12 – 14. (ht reader pickle... Read More →
[Expired] Amazon: Get 50% Off Amazon when Using 1 U.S. Bank (Max $50 Discount)
Get 40% off your Amazon purchase of when paying with U.S. Bank Rewards, up to a $15 maximum discount. Read More →
U.S. Bank Rewards To Expire After 12 Months Of Inactivity
U.S. Bank sent out an email on their personal and business cards indicating that rewards will expire after 12 months of inactivity (direct link). The changes go into effect for April 14, 2025 and onward. Cash Rewards will not expire as... Read More →