Polaris® Visa®
The Polaris® Visa® from U.S. Bank earns up to 2% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Gas
- Effective value
- 2%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the Polaris Visa earn in each category?
Gas is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2% back). That gas rate ranks higher than about 22% of the 1,551 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Gas is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2% back). That gas rate ranks higher than about 22% of the 1,551 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1% back | 1% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1% back | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2% back | 2% Top category |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1% back | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1% back | 1% |
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 Polaris Visa?
The Polaris Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2% back. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Polaris Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2% back. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 22% 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 gas and can earn 2% back.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for gas-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 gas at about 2% effective (2% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Compare simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Does the Polaris Visa have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Polaris Visa has an annual fee of $0 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
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
Common questions about the Polaris Visa
Does the Polaris Visa have an annual fee?
The Polaris Visa 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 Polaris Visa?
Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the Polaris Visa 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 Polaris Visa charge foreign transaction fees?
The Polaris 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. 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 Polaris Visa?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Polaris Visa. 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 Polaris Visa?
Rewards on the Polaris Visa 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. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the Polaris Visa?
To maximize the Polaris Visa, route gas and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Polaris Visa compare to similar cards?
Compare the Polaris Visa against H-D™ H.O.G.™ Elite Visa Signature (5% on Gas, $99 fee); U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature (4% on Gas, $0 fee); U.S. Bank Business Altitude™ Connect Visa Signature (4% on Gas, $95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Polaris Visa This card | Gas | 2% | $0 |
U.S. Bank | Gas | 5% | $99 |
| Gas | 4% | $0 | |
| Gas | 4% | $95 | |
U.S. Bank | Gas | 3% | $0 |
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