U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature®
A no-annual-fee rewards card from U.S. Bank.
Rates, fees, and full terms are set by U.S. Bank and can change. See current rates & fees on the issuer’s site, and always confirm the latest terms before applying.
Our review
The U.S. Bank Altitude Go is one of the best no-annual-fee dining cards you can get: 4x on dining, plus 2x on groceries, gas, and streaming, all for free. If you eat out or order in a lot, that 4x on dining is excellent for a card that costs nothing.
It even throws in a small annual streaming credit, which sweetens the deal. For a free card, this is a strong everyday earner.
Think twice if: your spending is spread evenly and not concentrated in dining, where a flat-rate card might serve you better.
Our 8.0 out of 10 rating
Each score weighs the rewards rate, value after the annual fee, welcome offer, points flexibility, and perks, with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. This is our editorial assessment to help you compare cards, not a guarantee of approval or of the value you will get.
Earning rates at a glance
Rewards: how it earns
You earn 4x on dining, including takeout and delivery, 2x on groceries, gas, and streaming, and 1x on everything else, with no annual fee. The 4x dining is the standout, that is premium-card earning on a free card, and there is a small annual streaming credit on top.
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dining and restaurants | 4x | Bonus category |
| Groceries | 2x | Bonus category |
| Gas | 2x | Bonus category |
| Streaming | 2x | Bonus category |
| Travel | 1x | Base rate |
| Everything else | 1x | Everything else |
Every point and mile above is valued at a flat 1 cent, the same honest standard we use for every card. Run your own spending through the calculator to see what this card would actually return for you.
Best ways to earn & redeem
Put your dining, groceries, and gas spending on this card to earn at its highest rates, and let a different card handle the categories it does not bonus. Its dining rate is among the stronger ones you will find in that category.
When you cash in, take the rewards as cash back or a statement credit, worth a flat 1 cent each. We value every point at a flat 1 cent, so treat any transfer upside as a bonus rather than the baseline — see what your points are really worth.
Pros and cons
- No annual fee
- 4x on dining, premium-level earning for free
- 2x on groceries, gas, and streaming
- Small annual streaming credit
- Only 1x outside its bonus categories
- Points are worth a flat cent, no big transfer upside
- Less useful if you do not spend much on dining
The welcome bonus
The welcome bonus is easy: 20,000 points, about $200, after $1,000 in 90 days. Good value for a free card.
First-year value vs ongoing value
| Welcome bonus | 20,000 points |
| To earn it | $1,000 in 90 days |
| Est. first-year value* | $684 |
| Est. ongoing value / yr* | $484 |
The welcome bonus makes year one the high point: roughly $684 in value once you count the bonus, this card’s rewards, and its credits, minus the no fee. After that, the honest figure is about $484 a year, so judge whether it earns its keep on the ongoing number, not the first-year headline.
*First-year value counts the welcome bonus, estimated rewards, and annual credits, minus the annual fee; ongoing value is a typical year after. Every point at a flat 1 cent, on average spending.
Benefits and protections
Beyond the rewards, the perks and protections worth knowing about include:
- 20,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days (a $200 value)
- $15 annual streaming statement credit after 11 consecutive months of eligible streaming purchases
- Points are worth 1 cent each toward travel, cash back, or gift cards
Statement credits
- $15 annual streaming statement credit (after 11 consecutive months of eligible streaming purchases)
Who should get it, and who should skip it
If dining is a big part of your budget, the Altitude Go is one of the best free cards for it, 4x on restaurants with no fee is hard to beat. Pair it with a flat-rate card for everything else and you have a strong, cheap setup.
If you do not eat out much, the card is less compelling, and a flat-rate card would earn you more overall. But for food spenders, this is a great free pick.
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Pairs well with
The U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® earns the most in its bonus categories, so pair it with a no-fee flat-rate card to cover everything it only earns a base rate on.
Frequently asked questions
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How does it rank for your spending?
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Calculate My CardOffer details verified against issuer sources as of October 2026. Editorial opinions are our own. Cardocrat values all points at a flat 1 cent and never inflates redemptions.
