Amazon Prime Visa vs U.S. Bank Cash+ Secured Visa Card
U.S. Bank Cash+ Secured Visa Card earns more in 11 of the 15 categories we track. Neither has an annual fee.
The basics
| Detail | Amazon Prime Visa | U.S. Bank Cash+ Secured Visa Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | None | None |
| Card type | Personal | Personal |
| Rewards | Cash Back | Cash Back |
| Each point is worth | 1.00¢ | 1.00¢ |
| Everywhere else | 1x | 1x |
| Welcome bonus | $150 Amazon Gift Card on approval with an eligible Prime membership | — |
What each earns
| Category | Amazon Prime Visa | U.S. Bank Cash+ Secured Visa Card |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare & Transit | 2.0% 2x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Card Travel Portals | 5.0% 5x | 5.0% 5x |
| Utilities | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Internet & Cable | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Streaming | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Department Stores | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Phone & Wireless | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Electronics Stores | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Entertainment | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Gym & Fitness | 1.0% 1x | 5.0% (higher) 5x, up to $2,000 |
| Gas Stations | 2.0% 2x | 2.0% 2x |
| Dining & Restaurants | 2.0% 2x | 2.0% 2x |
| Groceries | 1.0% 1x | 2.0% (higher) 2x |
| EV Charging | 1.0% 1x | 2.0% (higher) 2x |
| Everything else | 1.0% 1x | 1.0% 1x |
Returns are the points per dollar times what a point is worth, using your smart setting. Caps and rotating categories change what you actually earn. How we value rewards
The better question is which one adds more to the cards you already have.
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