U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express®
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The U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express® from U.S. Bank earns up to 1.5% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1.5%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back.
What does the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1.5% effective value (1.5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 35% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 1.5% effective value (1.5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 35% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1.5% back | 1.5% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express?
The U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back.
U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 35% 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 1.5% back.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1.5% effective (1.5% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $2 foreign transaction fees.
Does the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express have an annual fee?
The U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $2. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $2
What benefits come with the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express?
The U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express includes Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance, Extended Warranty Protection, Return Protection in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Extended Warranty Protection
$10,000/yrExtended Warranty doubles the original manufacturer's warranty up to a maximum of twelve (12) months on eligible items you purchase entirely with your Cash 365™ American Express® Card. Certain exclusions, restrictions, and limitations apply.
Travel Accident Insurance
$3,000/yrWorldwide Travel Accident Insurance provides up to $1,000,000 coverage for accidental death or dismemberment while traveling on a common carrier when the entire fare is charged to your Cash 365™ American Express® Card.
Return Protection
$1,000/yrGet up to $300 with the Return Protection benefit on eligible items purchased entirely with your Cash 365™ American Express® Card. If a cardmember attempts to return an eligible item within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase and the merchant will not accept it in accordance with its return policies, you may be eligible for a refund.
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
$40/yrCash 365™ American Express® Cardholders are eligible to receive up to $50,000 reimbursement for repair or replacement of a rented automobile as a result of damage or loss to the rented automobile anywhere in the United State and Canada. Coverage applies provided the entire rental fee for the rental automobile has been charged to your Cash 365™ American Express® Card. Certain exclusions, restrictions, and limitations apply.
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Common questions about the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express
Does the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express have an annual fee?
The U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express 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.
What category earns the most with the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express at about 1.5% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express charge foreign transaction fees?
The U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express charges a foreign transaction fee of $2 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.
What credit score do you need for the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express?
Rewards on the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How do I maximize rewards on the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express?
To maximize the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout.
How does the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express compare to similar cards?
Compare the U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express 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.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
U.S. Bank Cash 365 American Express This card | Dining | 1.5% | $0 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
| Dining | 3.2% | $450 | |
| Dining | 3.2% | $99 | |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $99 |
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