USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature®
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® from USAA earns up to 2% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: 2,500 bonus points after your first purchase. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 29% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 29% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x points | 2% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x points | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x points | 2% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values USAA Rewards at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature reward caps and conditions?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature has 2 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- 2X points on dining
- 2X points at gas stations
Who should get the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 29% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 2% effective (2x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- USAA Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: 2,500 bonus points after your first purchase. Confirm current issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Signup bonus
- 2,500 bonus points after your first purchase
What benefits come with the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature includes Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Baggage Delay Reimbursement, Booking.com in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Reserve and pay for your rental car with your credit card to get 31 days of protection worldwide. Save money by saying no at the counter — rent with your covered USAA credit card and get built-in auto rental coverage.
- Baggage Delay Reimbursement
If your checked baggage is delayed, you can be reimbursed up to $100 a day, for up to three days. Get the essentials you need such as clothing or toiletries while waiting for your baggage to arrive.
- Booking.comIncluded with Visa Signature®
Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more.
- Cell Phone Protection
When you charge your monthly cell phone bill to your USAA credit card, you can be reimbursed up to $500, in the event your eligible cell phone is stolen or damaged.
- Concierge Services
Need advice on restaurants or gifts? Are you trying to arrange travel or concert tickets? This exclusive service for USAA Visa Signature® credit cards gives you 24/7 access to a concierge who can guide you.
- Dovly Uplift™Included with Visa Signature®
Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
- Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer’s warranty on items purchased with your card. Get up to an additional year of coverage.
- Global Entry Statement CreditIncluded with Visa Signature®
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.
Common questions about the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature
Does the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature at about 2% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What is the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature welcome bonus?
The USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature welcome offer in our snapshot: 2,500 bonus points after your first purchase. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature?
Rewards on the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature post as USAA Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use USAA Rewards (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature compare to similar cards?
Compare the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature against USAA Rewards™ American Express (3% on Dining, $0 fee); USAA Eagle Navigator™ Visa Signature (2% on Dining, $95 fee); USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Visa Signature (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature This card | Dining | 2% | $0 |
| Dining | 3% | $0 | |
| Dining | 2% | $95 | |
| Dining | 1.5% | $0 | |
| Gas | 5% | $0 |
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