U.S. Bank Cash+® Secured Visa® Card
Build credit and earn cash back with a secured Visa card with a $0 annual fee and quarterly Cash+ category selection.
Earning Rates
Earn 5% cash back on prepaid air, hotel and car reservations booked directly in the Travel Center when using this card. Disclosure describes this as 1% base cash back plus an additional 4% cash back for eligible Travel Center prepaid air, car and hotel reservations; allow 1-2 statement billing cycles for bonus cash back to appear.
Cardmember must enroll each quarter into two chosen 5% categories. Earn 5% cash back on the first $2,000 in combined Net Purchases each quarter in those categories; purchases over $2,000 earn 1% cash back. Listed 5% categories include fast food, home utilities, TV/internet/streaming, department stores, cell phone providers, electronic stores, sporting goods stores, furniture stores, movie theaters, ground transportation, gyms/fitness centers and select clothing stores. If categories are not enrolled each quarter, all Net Purchases earn no more than 1% cash back.
Cardmember must enroll each quarter into one chosen 2% everyday category. Eligible examples shown include grocery stores and grocery delivery, restaurants, and gas stations and EV charging stations. Grocery store and supermarket purchases at discount stores/supercenters such as Target and Walmart and wholesale clubs earn only 1%; gas station and EV charging station purchases at discount stores/supercenters, wholesale clubs and grocery stores/supermarkets earn only 1%. No limit on 2% cash back earnings is stated.
Earn 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases. No limit on 1% cash back earnings is stated. Transactions such as convenience checks, balance transfers, advances, interest charges and fees, credit insurance premiums, and certain prepaid/currency/cash-convertible transactions are not eligible to earn rewards.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No annual fee
- Customizable cash back up to 5% on chosen categories
- Secured card helps build credit
- Unlimited 1% cash back on other purchases
Cons
- Requires security deposit of $300 to $5,000
- No welcome bonus
- Rewards require quarterly category selection
- Entry-level for poor credit only
Key Takeaways
- Security deposit of $300 to $5,000 sets credit limit
- Zero annual fee for ongoing use
- 5% cash back on two chosen categories per quarter
- 2% on one everyday category and 1% base rate
- Visa network for broad acceptance
Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 |
Card Benefits
6 benefits
Lifestyle Benefits
Other Insurance
Coverage Tier Legend
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About This Card
This card fits people with poor credit seeking to build credit history through a secured card. It appeals to those wanting customizable cash back without an annual fee.
The U.S. Bank Cash+ Secured Visa Card is a secured cash back credit card for building credit. It has a $0 annual fee, requires a $300 to $5,000 refundable security deposit, earns cash back in quarterly selected categories, and reports card status to the three major credit bureaus.
It offers customizable up to 5% cash back categories on a secured card, which is uncommon for credit-building products.
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