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U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature®

Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature® from U.S. Bank earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $95. New applicants may see: Earn 75,000 bonus points - just spend $7,500 on the Account Owner’s card in the first 120 days of opening your account.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$95

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U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature® card art
Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-09
Data source Madeen catalog analysis

Madeen compares public issuer terms with its card-rule catalog. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, exclusions, and eligibility; Madeen does not issue cards, make approval decisions, or provide financial advice.

Madeen analysis

What does the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 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 1% effective value (1x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
1x points 1% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
1x points 1%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
1x points 1%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1x points 1%
Other
General everyday spend
1x points 1%

Madeen values U.S. Bank FlexPoints at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% 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 1x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Less compelling if the $95 annual fee is hard to offset. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.

Worth a look for dining spend if you need a business card and can use U.S. Bank FlexPoints the way you redeem today. 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 1% effective (1x points).
  • No foreign transaction fee listed.
  • Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.

Cons

  • $95 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
  • U.S. Bank FlexPoints value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
  • Business card — rewards and liability rules differ from consumer cards.
Welcome bonus

What is the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature welcome bonus?

In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature welcome offer is Earn 75,000 bonus points - just spend $7,500 on the Account Owner’s card in the first 120 days of opening your account.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.

Offer
75k U.S. Bank FlexPoints (~$750 estimated)
Terms (catalog snapshot)
Earn 75,000 bonus points - just spend $7,500 on the Account Owner’s card in the first 120 days of opening your account. First-year annual fee waived.
Minimum spend
$7,500
Window
120Days
Fees

Does the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature have an annual fee?

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature has an annual fee of $95 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Annual fee
$95
Foreign transaction fee
None
Benefits

What benefits come with the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature includes $750 bonus offer, 2% back, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver 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.

Madeen estimated annual value~$1,235
13 of 15 benefits valued
  • $750 bonus offer

    $750/yr

    Earn $750 in rewards when you spend $7,500 in eligible purchases on the account owner's card within the first 120 days of opening your account.

    How we value this

    Editorial: statement credit "$750 bonus offer" — $750 annual face value per issuer title (face value, editorially verified at title level).

  • Sofar Sounds

    $240/yr

    Enjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "Sofar Sounds" — annual face value verified from issuer title (converted from legacy taxonomy draft). Applied to catalog title "Sofar Sounds".

  • OpenTable

    $120/yr

    Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "OpenTable" — annual face value verified from issuer title (converted from legacy taxonomy draft). Applied to catalog title "OpenTable".

  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement

    $35/yr

    will reimburse you up to $3,000 If your checked luggage or carry on baggage is lost due to theft or misdirection by the common carrier (e.g., airline, rail, bus, ferry). For New York residents coverage is limited to $2,000 per bag.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for travel perks and fee credits. Applied to catalog title "Lost Luggage Reimbursement".

  • Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

    $10/yr

    (ARCDW) provides primary insurance coverage for physical damage and theft, reasonable and customary towing, and valid loss-of-use charges and administrative fees when you reserve and pay for a rental car with your covered Visa Business card.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver".

  • Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®

    $10/yr

    Enjoy automatic Silver Status when you sign up for Troon Rewards®, for 10% savings on golf fees, merchandise and lessons at over 150 golf courses across the United States and the world.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®".

  • Purchase Security and Extended Protection

    $10/yr

    Purchase Security can replace, repair or reimburse you for an eligible item purchased with your covered card up to $10,000.00 per claim in the event your item is stolen or damaged. Extended Protection doubles the time period of the original manufacturer's written U.S. warranty up to 1 additional year on eligible warranties of 3 years or less.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Purchase Security and Extended Protection".

  • Roadside Dispatch®

    $10/yr

    This is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Roadside Dispatch®".

  • Travel Accident Insurance

    $10/yr

    provides accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Coverage is in effect on the common carrier (e.g., flight, rail, bus, ferry, cruise ship), as well as while on courtesy ground transportation to and from the airport (or train depot, bus, terminal, etc.) and between terminals, as well as when you are at the airport immediately before departure, or immediately after arrival, on any covered trip.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Travel Accident Insurance".

  • Travel and Emergency Assistance Services

    $10/yr

    When you are traveling or working anywhere in the world, your covered Visa card gets you access to a multilingual call center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help get the assistance you need. As a covered cardholder, you, your spouse and dependent children under 22 years of age who are traveling with can call a dedicated toll-free number in the United States, or call collect when traveling abroad.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Travel and Emergency Assistance Services".

  • Visa Signature Concierge

    $10/yr

    Get assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Visa Signature Concierge".

  • Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection

    $10/yr

    Enjoy special guest status at 900+ Visa Signature Luxury Hotel properties worldwide.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection".

Common questions about the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature

Does the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature have an annual fee?

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature carries an annual fee of $95 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.

What category earns the most with the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature at about 1% 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 U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage 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 U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature welcome bonus?

The U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 75,000 bonus points - just spend $7,500 on the Account Owner’s card in the first 120 days of opening your account.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.

Is the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature annual fee worth it?

Whether the $95 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Madeen compares effective rates across the cards you already carry without bank login. 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 U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the U.S. Bank Business Leverage 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.

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How does the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature compare to similar cards?

Compare the U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature against U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature (4% on Dining, $0 fee); SKYPASS Select Visa Signature (3.2% on Dining, $450 fee); SKYPASS Visa Signature (3.2% on Dining, $99 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature
This card
Dining1%$95
Dining4%$0
Dining3.2%$450
Dining3.2%$99
Dining3.2%$99
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