U.S. Bank Rewards
U.S. Bank Rewards points transfer to 5 airline and hotel programs, most at 1:1.
- Transfer partners
- 5
- 4 airlines, 1 hotel
- At 1:1
- 4 of 5
- None instant
- Cards that earn it
- 2
- in our catalog
What 10,000 points are worth
The same points, spent different ways. "Typical" is the middle of what people get, not the best case.
- Cash back or a statement credit$1001¢ each
- Travel booked through the issuer's portal$1001¢ each
Where U.S. Bank Rewards points can go
Airlines
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Most by the next business day, up to 72 hours |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Most by the next business day, up to 72 hours |
| Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles | 1:1 | Most by the next business day, up to 72 hours |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Most by the next business day, up to 72 hours |
Hotels
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Accor Live Limitless | 2:11,000 points become 500 | Most by the next business day, up to 72 hours |
Cards that earn U.S. Bank Rewards
Before you transfer
- Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
- Ratios change. Issuers add and drop partners and run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
- "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
- Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Membership
- When points expire
- It depends on the card. Altitude Reserve points don't expire while the account is open. Altitude Connect and Altitude Go points expire after 12 consecutive statement cycles with no reward, purchase or balance activity. On every card, all points are lost immediately if the account is closed.
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Questions about U.S. Bank Rewards
Where can U.S. Bank Rewards points be transferred?
To 5 partners: 4 airline programs and 1 hotel program, including Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
What is the U.S. Bank Rewards transfer ratio?
Most partners are 1:1. The exceptions: Accor Live Limitless at 2:1.
How long does a U.S. Bank Rewards transfer take?
None of the partners are instant. The rest take from hours to a few days, and a transfer can't be reversed once it's sent.
How much are U.S. Bank Rewards points worth?
It depends how you use them: 1¢ as cash back or a statement credit and 1¢ as travel booked through the issuer's portal. 10,000 points are worth about $100 at the typical rate.
Which cards earn U.S. Bank Rewards?
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card and U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card.
Do U.S. Bank Rewards points expire?
It depends on the card. Altitude Reserve points don't expire while the account is open. Altitude Connect and Altitude Go points expire after 12 consecutive statement cycles with no reward, purchase or balance activity. On every card, all points are lost immediately if the account is closed.