LATAM Visa
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The LATAM Visa from U.S. Bank earns up to 1.1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $45.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1.1%
- Annual fee
- $45
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $45 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x miles.
What does the LATAM Visa earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1.1% effective value (1x miles at about 1.1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 33% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how LATAM Visa compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 1.1% effective value (1x miles at about 1.1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 33% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how LATAM Visa compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x miles | 1.1% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x miles | 1.1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.1% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x miles | 1.1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.1% |
Madeen values LATAM Pass at about 1.1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the LATAM Visa?
The LATAM Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x miles.
LATAM Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 33% 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 miles.
Less compelling if the $45 annual fee is hard to offset. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $45 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1.1% effective (1x miles).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- $45 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- LATAM Pass value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the LATAM Visa have an annual fee?
The LATAM Visa has an annual fee of $45 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $45
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
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Common questions about the LATAM Visa
Does the LATAM Visa have an annual fee?
The LATAM Visa carries an annual fee of $45 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 LATAM Visa?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the LATAM Visa at about 1.1% 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 LATAM Visa charge foreign transaction fees?
The LATAM Visa 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.
Is the LATAM Visa annual fee worth it?
Whether the $45 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Compare effective rates across the cards you already carry in Madeen.
What credit score do you need for the LATAM Visa?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the LATAM Visa. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the LATAM Visa?
Rewards on the LATAM Visa post as LATAM Pass. Redemption value depends on how you use LATAM Pass (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How does the LATAM Visa compare to similar cards?
Compare the LATAM Visa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
LATAM Visa This card | Dining | 1.1% | $45 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $450 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $99 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $99 |
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