Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.
Choosing between the Chase Freedom Flex® Credit Card (no annual fee) and the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Both cards can deliver real value. Let’s break it down, then run your numbers to find the winner.
Strongest in dining at 3%. 5% on rotating categories (up to $1,500/quarter), 5% on Chase Travel, 3% on dining and drugstores.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply NowStrongest in groceries at 2%. 5% on two chosen categories up to $2,000/quarter, 2% on one everyday.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply Now| Feature | Chase Freedom Flex | U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | $200 after $500 spend in 3 months | $250 after $1,000 spend in 90 days |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 3% | 3% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1% | 1% |
| Dining Rewards | 3% | 1% |
| Groceries Rewards | 1% | 2% |
| Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above |
5% through Chase Travel Earns 5% only on travel booked through Chase Travel, Chase's own booking site. Booking direct with an airline or hotel earns 1%. |
5% on prepaid travel Earns 5% only on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Center. Travel booked anywhere else earns 1%. |
| Key Benefits | 5% on rotating categories (up to $1,500/quarter), 5% on Chase Travel, 3% on dining and drugstores. | 5% on two chosen categories up to $2,000/quarter, 2% on one everyday. |
Chase Freedom Flex pulls ahead for dining spending.
U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card wins on groceries.
Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.