Altitude Reserve
U.S. BankCredit CardCard

Altitude Reserve Review 2026

Best for people who make heavy use of mobile wallet payments and want premium travel perks. The annual travel credit can offset much of the annual fee if used naturally.

1x points $750 bonus value Updated Jun 21, 2026

Your card estimate

Net first-year value

First year

+$650

Base rewards + bonus - fee - interest drag

Ongoing year

-$100

Excludes one-time welcome offer

SwitchWize take

Rewards credit card

Bonus value

$750

Rewards

1x points

Annual fee

$400

APR

21.49%-28.49%

Pros & cons

Pros
  • 3X on mobile wallet purchases (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  • Annual $325 travel and dining credit
  • Premium Visa Infinite benefits and protections
  • Airport lounge visits included
Cons
  • Annual fee not waived
  • No transferable points to airline or hotel programs
  • May not be open to new applicants

Derived from the current rate, fees, and terms we track for this product. Confirm the latest details on the provider’s site.

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Terms that decide whether this card fits

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Issuer
U.S. Bank
Purchase APR
21.49%-28.49%
Annual fee
$400
Welcome offer
$750 after $4,500 in first 90 days
Foreign transaction fee
See terms

Best for

  • People whose spending matches the rewards structure
  • Applicants who can use the welcome offer responsibly
  • Cardholders who pay in full
  • People comparing net first-year value

Not for

  • Carrying a balance long term
  • Applying only for a bonus without a payoff plan
  • Spending more to earn rewards
  • Anyone who cannot meet issuer approval requirements

Decision checks

Apply only if these checks pass

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Annual fee

$400 annual fee

APR

21.49%-28.49% variable

Bonus rules

Spend requirement: $4,500 in first 90 days

Issuer

U.S. Bank terms control approval, pricing, and rewards

How you earn

Eligible purchases
1x points

Caps, exclusions, merchant coding, and redemption values can change the real return. Verify issuer terms before applying.

APR reality check

If you carry a balance, compare payoff cost before rewards. Interest can erase rewards quickly.

Main catch

Annual fee not waived

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