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U.S. Bank Visa Platinum

U.S. Bank · 0% APR & Balance Transfer review

Reviewed by ClearValue Editorial Team · Schumer Box terms as of
Best for Large balance payoffs where combining a
U.S. Bank
Worth considering

U.S. Bank Visa Platinum

77
/100
Annual fee
$0
Ongoing APR
Variable*
Intro APR
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for up to 21 billing cycles
Best for

Large balance payoffs where combining a long window with a lower transfer fee produces the best total savings — up to 21

Fees sourced from issuer terms · 2026-07-08

ClearValue score
77/100
Worth considering

Large balance payoffs where combining a long window with a lower transfer fee produces the best total savings — up to 21

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Annual fee

$0

No annual fee, every year

Ongoing APR

Variable APR — verify current range at usbank.com

Variable — verify the current range at the issuer

Intro APR

0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for up to 21 billing cycles

Then the ongoing APR applies

As of July 8, 2026

Best for

Large balance payoffs where combining a long window with a lower transfer fee produces the best total savings — up to 21 billing cycles of 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers, with a 3% transfer fee (vs. the 5% most 21-month cards charge).

Not for

Rewards seekers (there's no earning program) and people who want a big digital ecosystem — U.S. Bank's app and footprint are smaller than Chase or Citi, and approval tends to favor slightly higher FICO scores.

The catch

The feature is the math: on a $5,000 transfer, the 3% fee saves about $100 versus a 5% card. But it's a pure debt-management tool with no rewards, so its whole value is the fee-to-runway ratio — verify the current intro length before applying.

Card facts

Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.

Product specs

Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for up to 21 billing cycles
Ongoing APR
Variable APR — verify current range at usbank.com
Balance transfer fee
3% (min $5)
Schumer Box verified
July 8, 2026

How we scored this card

See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.

Effective rewards rate8 / 20
Fee structure19 / 20
Audience fit17 / 20
Transparency and trust16 / 20
Honest weakness named17 / 20
Total77 / 100 · Worth considering

Frequently asked

Does the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum charge an annual fee?

No. The U.S. Bank Visa Platinum carries a $0 annual fee, sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box as of July 8, 2026. Rates change — confirm the current terms at the issuer.

What APR does the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum charge?

Variable APR — verify current range at usbank.com. There is also an intro rate: 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for up to 21 billing cycles. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.

Who is the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum best for?

Large balance payoffs where combining a long window with a lower transfer fee produces the best total savings — up to 21 billing cycles of 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers, with a 3% transfer fee (vs. the 5% most 21-month cards charge).

Who should skip the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum?

Rewards seekers (there's no earning program) and people who want a big digital ecosystem — U.S. Bank's app and footprint are smaller than Chase or Citi, and approval tends to favor slightly higher FICO scores.

How did ClearValue score the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum?

U.S. Bank Visa Platinum scored 77/100 — "Worth considering". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.

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This is an independent editorial review. This page carries no partner link and earns nothing from what you read here — our scoring is never influenced by compensation, and reflects only our published rubric. When you use our match tool, we may be paid by a partner (CardRatings) if you continue with a card from there. See our methodology and disclosure.
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