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At a glance

Rewards rates

6%
Earn 6% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Travel Center when using your card
2.5%
Earn 2.5% total cash back on your first $10,000 in eligible Net Purchases each month when paired with qualifying balances in a qualified U.S. Bank business checking account
2%
Earn unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase

Intro offer

Earn $500 in cash back

Earn $500 in cash back. Just spend $5,000 on the Account Owner's card in the first 150 days of opening your account.

Introductory purchases APR

0% intro on purchases for 12 billing cycles

Ongoing purchases APR

16.99% – 27.99% Variable

Ongoing balance transfer APR

16.99% – 27.99% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

30.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

29.99% Fixed

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn $500 in cash back. Just spend $5,000 in the first 150 days of opening your account.
  • 0% introductory APR on purchases for first 12 billing cycles. After that, a variable APR that's currently 16.99% to 27.99% will apply.

At a glance

Rewards rates

6%
Earn 6% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Travel Center when using your card
2.5%
Earn 2.5% total cash back on your first $10,000 in eligible Net Purchases each month when paired with qualifying balances in a qualified U.S. Bank business checking account
2%
Earn unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase

Intro offer

Earn $500 in cash back

Earn $500 in cash back. Just spend $5,000 on the Account Owner's card in the first 150 days of opening your account.

Introductory purchases APR

0% intro on purchases for 12 billing cycles

Ongoing purchases APR

16.99% – 27.99% Variable

Ongoing balance transfer APR

16.99% – 27.99% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

30.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

29.99% Fixed

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn $500 in cash back. Just spend $5,000 in the first 150 days of opening your account.
  • 0% introductory APR on purchases for first 12 billing cycles. After that, a variable APR that's currently 16.99% to 27.99% will apply.
  • No Annual fee
  • Earn unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase.
  • Earn 2.5% total cash back on your first $10,000 in eligible Net Purchases each month when paired with qualifying balances in a qualified U.S. Bank business checking account.
  • Earn 6% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Travel Center when using your card.
  • Easily sync with your accounting software to track spend, capture receipts, set card controls and more with U.S. Bank Spend Management.
  • Receive a new cardmember $0 fee offer on ExtendPay Plans opened in the first 60 days after account opening.
  • Terms and conditions apply.
at U.S. Bank's secure site.
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Our take

TPG Editor's Rating
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3/5

Overview

The U.S. Bank Business Essentials™ Visa® Card is a strong option for businesses that already bank with U.S. Bank. It earns unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase, with the opportunity to earn 2.5% total cash back on the first $10,000 in eligible net purchases each month when paired with qualifying balances in an eligible U.S. Bank business checking account. It also earns 6% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Center. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase
  • Potential to earn 2.5% total cash back on eligible everyday purchases with qualifying U.S. Bank business checking balances
  • 6% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Center

Cons

  • Elevated earnings on hotels and car rentals require booking through the portal
  • Higher everyday cash back rate requires qualifying balances in an eligible U.S. Bank business checking account

Who is this card good for?

This card is a good fit for business owners who want a straightforward cash back earning structure. It’s especially well-suited to existing U.S. Bank business banking customers who can qualify for the elevated 2.5% cash back rate. Businesses that frequently book prepaid hotels and car rentals through the U.S. Bank Travel Center can also benefit from the card’s 6% earning rate.

Earning rewards

The U.S. Bank Business Essentials™ Visa® Card earns unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase. Cardholders can earn 6% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly through the U.S. Bank Travel Center. Businesses with qualifying balances in an eligible U.S. Bank business checking account can earn 2.5% total cash back on the first $10,000 in eligible net purchases each month.

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Earn $500 in cash back

Earn $500 in cash back. Just spend $5,000 on the Account Owner's card in the first 150 days of opening your account.

at U.S. Bank's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    2 - 6% cash-back

  • Annual Fee

    $0

  • Regular APR

    16.99% – 27.99% Variable

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent, Good

at U.S. Bank's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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