Head-to-head · 🇺🇸 United States

Capital One Savor vs US Bank Altitude Connect

Side-by-side comparison across fees, rewards, welcome bonuses, and eligibility.

US
Capital One
Capital One Savor
Wins 1 of 10
US
US Bank
US Bank Altitude Connect
VISA
Wins 1 of 10
Verdict

It's a true tie — neither dominates. Pick the one whose boost categories match where you actually spend.

Side-by-side

CriterionCapital One SavorUS Bank Altitude Connect
Annual fee
=
No annual fee
=
No annual fee
Joining fee
=
None
=
None
Top reward rate
·
3% (dining)
4% (travel)
Base reward rate
=
1%
=
1%
Forex markup
=
No FX fee
=
No FX fee
Welcome bonus
=
$200 cash bonus after $500 spend in first 3 months
=
50,000 points after $2,000 spend in 120 days
Fee waiver threshold
=
N/A (no fee)
=
N/A (no fee)
Min income
=
=
Min credit score
670
·
700
Editorial rating
=
4.4/5
=
4.4/5

Benefits compared

Capital One Savor

  • 3% cashback on dining and food delivery
  • 3% on entertainment (concerts, sports, streaming)
  • 3% on grocery stores (excludes Walmart, Target)
  • 1% on everything else
  • No annual fee, no foreign transaction fees
  • 8% on Capital One Entertainment bookings

US Bank Altitude Connect

  • 4x on travel + gas + EV charging stations
  • 2x at restaurants + grocery + streaming
  • 1x on everything else
  • $30 annual streaming credit
  • No annual fee, no foreign transaction fees
  • Cell phone protection

FAQ

Capital One Savor vs US Bank Altitude Connect: which is better?

It's a true tie — pick the one whose boost categories match your spend. Capital One Savor wins on 1 criteria, US Bank Altitude Connect on 1.

Can I get both?

Yes — if your credit profile supports it, holding both is the optimal play. Use Capital One Savor for its best categories, US Bank Altitude Connect for its best categories. Just watch the combined annual fees against your spend.

Which one has the better welcome bonus?

Capital One Savor: $200 cash bonus after $500 spend in first 3 months. US Bank Altitude Connect: 50,000 points after $2,000 spend in 120 days.