Business Altitude® Connect
A mid-tier travel card: real bonus categories on travel and fuel plus a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit, at a fraction of the fee charged by premium cards like the Amex Business Platinum.
Business Altitude® Connect at a glance
Issued by U.S. Bank. Terms and rates subject to change — confirm before applying.
The facts
- Annual fee
- $95 (waived first year)
- Credit needed
- Good/Excellent
- Regular APR
- Variable, ~18–27%
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
Rewards
4x points on travel and gas stations & EV charging, 2x on dining, 1x elsewhere
Intro offer
Points welcome bonus after minimum spend
Business Altitude® Connect's annual fee vs. the cheapest and priciest cards on the marketplace
Business Altitude® Connect vs. similar Travel rewards
| Criterion | Business Altitude® Connect | Ink Business Preferred® | Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $95 (waived first year) | $95 | $99 |
| Regular APR | Variable, ~18–27% | Variable, ~19–24% | Variable, ~19–26% |
| Foreign transaction fee | None | None | None |
| Credit needed | Good/Excellent | Good/Excellent | Good/Excellent |
Same category, side by side — the right pick depends on which of these differences actually matches how your business spends.
Business Altitude® Connect charges no foreign transaction fee, but that's not universal in its category — some cards with a similar rewards structure add 2.7-3% on every international charge. If you're comparing cards, confirm this line specifically; it's easy to overlook next to the headline rewards rate.
Pros
- +Strong 4x on travel and fuel
- +Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit can offset most of the fee
- +No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- −$95 fee after year one
- −Fewer luxury perks than premium travel cards (no lounge access)
Business Altitude® Connect has a $95 (waived first year) annual fee, requires good/excellent credit, and carries a Variable, ~18–27% regular APR. Compare these against your spending patterns — the fee only makes sense if the rewards exceed it.
Who this card is best for
Businesses with real travel and fuel spend that want a lower fee than the premium travel cards
We don't have a partnership with U.S. Bank — the link above goes straight to their official page with no tracking or referral code. Rates and offers are set by the issuer and change over time; confirm current terms before applying.