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Capital One Platinum vs U.S. Bank Altitude Go

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Rubric: U.S. Bank Altitude Go leads by 15.6 pts. Scores: Capital One Platinum 47.7%, U.S. Bank Altitude Go 63.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Capital One Platinum nets $0/yr, U.S. Bank Altitude Go nets $420/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feePlatinum: 10.0 · Go: 10.0
• Rewards ratePlatinum: 0.0 · Go: 5.5
• Sign-up bonusPlatinum: 0.0 · Go: 2.7
• Intro 0% APRPlatinum: 0.0 · Go: 7.1
• Regular APRPlatinum: 3.4 · Go: 8.0
• Foreign transaction feePlatinum: 10.0 · Go: 3.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Platinum: 10.0 · Go: 8.0

Downsides

• Capital One Platinum47.7%
  Capital One · no annual fee
  Annual fee $0APR 29.24% variableRewards 0% baseCredit no credit score, ≤619 (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 29.24% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $40

• U.S. Bank Altitude Go63.3%
  U.S. Bank · no annual fee
  Annual fee $0APR 17.74%–27.74% variableRewards 1% base; 4% dining; 2% groceries; 2% gas; 2% streamingCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 27.74% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $41

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FAQ

Which is better, Capital One Platinum or U.S. Bank Altitude Go?

On VaultRubric's rubric: U.S. Bank Altitude Go scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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