U.S. Bank Altitude Connect vs U.S. Bank Altitude Go

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

U.S. Bank Altitude Connect

+$100

net / year

U.S. Bank Altitude Go

+$15

net / year

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Where each card wins

Six value dimensions, scored 0–100. The solid bar leads that dimension.

Earning power

Statement credits

Lounge access

Hotel & status

Protections

100

Low annual fee

100

U.S. Bank Altitude ConnectU.S. Bank Altitude Go

Perk	U.S. Bank Altitude ConnectU.S. Bank	U.S. Bank Altitude GoU.S. Bank
Costs & value
Annual fee	$0 Inferred by source	$0 Inferred by source
Realized value*	$100	$15
Net / year	+$100	+$15
Value check	Earns its keep	Earns its keep
Rewards	points	points
Cash advance (ATM)	Either $10 or 5% of each cash advance, whichever is greater Inferred by source	Either $10 or 5% of each cash advance, whichever is greater Inferred by source
LoungesFull breakdown →
Networks	Priority Pass · 336enroll PP	—
Points & MilesFull breakdown →
Earn rates	5× Prepaid hotels & cars via Altitude Rewards Center Inferred by source 4× Travel, gas & EV charging (up to $1,000/qtr) Inferred by source 2× Grocery, dining & streaming Inferred by source 1× Everything else Inferred by source	4× Dining, takeout & delivery Inferred by source 2× Groceries, grocery delivery, gas, EV charging & streaming Inferred by source 1× Everything else Inferred by source
Redemption ValueFull breakdown →
Portal value	1¢ per pt Estimated by source	1¢ per pt Inferred by source
CreditsFull breakdown →
Credits	1 credit · $100/yr	1 credit · $15/yr
ProtectionsFull breakdown →
Trip cancellation	Up to $2,000/insured person for non-refundable tickets charged to card; covered reasons include illness, injury, financial insolvency of carrier Inferred by source	—
Trip delay	Up to $300/purchased ticket for reasonable expenses when delayed 12+ hours or overnight stay required Inferred by source	—
Baggage	Up to $3,000/trip for checked or carry-on luggage lost due to theft or misdirection by carrier Inferred by source	—
Travel accident	Up to $500,000 for AD&D of cardholder, spouse, and dependent children while traveling Inferred by source	—
Rental car CDW	—	Secondary coverage for damage or theft to rental vehicle when paid with card and rental CDW declined Inferred by source
Foreign Tx FeesFull breakdown →
Fee	None Inferred by source	3% Inferred by source
Apply & freshness
Data last verified	Jun 17, 2026	Jun 17, 2026
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*Assumes full use of every non-spend-gated credit — an upper bound. Personalize it

Frequently asked

Is the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card or the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card better?

On paper the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card comes out ahead: by realized value minus the annual fee, the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card nets +$100/yr and the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card nets +$15/yr. Which is actually better depends on your spending and which perks you'll use.

Which has the lower annual fee, the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card or the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card?

Both have no annual fee.

Does the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card or the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card have better airport lounge access?

The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card includes lounge access (Priority Pass); the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card does not.