US Bank Cash+ Visa 5% categories


  • 500 Club

    Pick 2 of the following categories each quarter:

    • Ground Transportation
    • Select Clothing Stores
    • Cell Phones
    • Electronics Stores
    • Car Rentals
    • Gyms/Fitness Centers
    • Bookstores (until 3/31/2018)
    • Home Utilities (starting 4/1/2018)
    • Fast Food
    • Sporting Goods Stores
    • Department Stores
    • Furniture Stores
    • Movie Theaters

  • Global Moderator

    Do you have a direct link to this offer @c3?



  • https://cashplus.usbank.com/site/dashboard

    Register for your Cash+ Categories now for next quarter. You can edit your selections through March 26, 2018.

    Introducing a new 5% Cash+ Category: Home Utilities!

    Get 5% cash back when you use your Cash+ card for household utilities, such as payments to electric, gas, and waste management companies.

    Earning begins April 1, 2018.


  • 500 Club

    Important Information: Upcoming Cash+ Category Change.

    TV, Internet & Streaming Services will replace Car Rentals as a 5% Cash+ Category on 4/1. Earn 5% cash back when you register and use your Cash+ Card to pay your cable, internet or streaming services providers.


  • 500 Club

    Q2 categories are open for enrollment. However, the “Activate categories” button does not work after it becomes red. If I choose “Estimate cash back”, the “Activate now!” button does not work, either. I tried IE11 and Chrome under Win7.

    Update: The enrollment form has been fixed.



  • Reactivate Q2 categories or select new categories for Q3 (changes may be made until June 25, 2019).
    https://cashplus.usbank.com
    Newest 5% category: Cable and Satellite TV, Internet, and Streaming Services

    This category includes bills paid directly to your cable and internet service providers, as well as online streaming services. Purchases made using a third-party service such as PayPal®, Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes Store may not qualify.

    Popular merchants in this category include, but aren’t limited to:
    TV Provider

    • Charter®
    • Comcast
    • DIRECTV®
    • DISH Network
    • Time Warner Cable®

    TV or Movie Streaming

    • FandangoNOW
    • Hulu
    • Netflix
    • Sling TV
    • Vudu

    Music Streaming

    • Apple Music
    • Pandora
    • SiriusXM®
    • Slacker Radio
    • Spotify

  • 500 Club

    “Electronics Stores” do not include merchants in the computer category (such as Dell).



  • Earn a $150 bonus after making $500 in eligible net purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.

    https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/cash-plus_testing.html



  • Reactivate previous quarter’s categories
    OR
    Choose new categories for next quarter

    https://cashplus.usbank.com/dashboard

    All purchases will earn 1% cash back if you do not activate your 5% and 2% categories.

    You have until September 25, 2019, to change your categories.

    5% - Choose 2

    • TV, Internet & Streaming Services
    • Fast Food
    • Cell Phone Providers
    • Department Stores
    • Home Utilities
    • Select Clothing Stores
    • Electronics Stores
    • Sporting Goods Stores
    • Movie Theaters
    • Gyms/Fitness Centers
    • Furniture Stores
    • Ground Transportation

    2% - Choose 1

    • Grocery Stores
    • Gas Stations
    • Restaurants

  • 500 Club

    I received an email for this offer:

    • Make 3 online retail purchases totaling at least $75 with your U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card
    • Shop online retailers anytime now through December 31, 2019
    • Get rewarded and automatically earn a $20 statement credit


  • My offer is only a $15 statement credit.



  • Subject: (Customer’s Name), earn a $15 statement credit for shopping online"
    From: 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Date: Mon, Nov 25, 2019

    "Make 3 online retail purchases totaling at least $75 with your U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card

    "Shop online retailers anytime now through December 31, 2019

    "Get rewarded and automatically earn a $15 statement credit

    Use your card for all your online retail holiday shopping! Get started today.


    Thanks! I would have missed this! 🙂



  • Subject: (Customer’s Name), earn 20% more cash back – before it’s too late
    From: 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Date: Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Date: Thu, Nov 21, 2019 (repeat for those who missed the 1st one)

    "Earn 20% more cash back this holiday season!

    "Reward yourself during the holidays! Earn 20% more cash back (up to $20) on net purchases after you spend $1,200 in eligible net purchases with your U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card.

    "Promotion applies to purchases made between November 1 through December 31, 2019. Be sure to enroll by November 30, 2019, to participate.

    "Here’s how to enroll:

    Enroll Online
    OR
    Call 800-827-4070

    Provide this promotion code: [13 digit unique code]

    "Enroll now

    “Use your card for everything this holiday season and watch the rewards add up! Enroll by November 30, 2019, and your net purchases made during the entire promotion period will count toward this special offer.”


  • 500 Club

    I’m going to use this card 3 times to add total of $75 to my Amazon account. Then use the Discover 20% off promo to get a $100 GC. Result: $40 off $100.


  • 500 Club

    Chase Freedom has 5% in these categories for the next quarter:

    Internet, Cable, Phone Service, Select Streaming Services

    I’m going to switch out my regular US Bank category.



  • @c3 said in US Bank Cash+ Visa 5% categories:

    Chase Freedom has 5% in these categories for the next quarter:

    Internet, Cable, Phone Service, Select Streaming Services

    I’m going to switch out my regular US Bank category.

    Chase 2020 cash back calendar

    I couldn’t find a separate thread for Chase.


  • 500 Club



  • Looks like the Bonus has been credited now.


  • 500 Club

    @kohlspowrshopper said in US Bank Cash+ Visa 5% categories:

    Looks like the Bonus has been credited now.

    Yup. I got the credit on 3/12.


  • 500 Club

    I received this email promo (YMMV):
    “Earn 2% more cash back (up to $20) on grocery store and drugstore purchases* between June 1 and July 31, 2020. Be sure to enroll by June 30, 2020.”

    Combined with the 2% grocery category, this should give you 4% cash back.


  • 500 Club

    Another email promo (YMMV):

    To be eligible for this offer that runs through August 31, 2020 (promotion period), you need to enroll by July 31, 2020. Cardmember can earn up to $10 in statement credits in each of the below categories for a maximum statement credit of $30.

    • Make $200 or more in net purchases at Restaurants and on Food Delivery and earn a 1% statement credit, up to $10.
    • Make $250 or more in net purchases at Grocery Stores and earn a 1% statement credit, up to $10.
    • Make $300 or more in net purchases at Home Improvement and Hardware Stores and earn a 1% statement credit, up to $10.

    To me, the only interesting part is the grocery offer, especially if you also have the 2% grocery/drugstore offer (above) and have not used up that $20 bonus yet.



  • Subject: Get $10 cash back for the bills you pay.
    From: 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Date: Wed Aug 19, 2020

    “Pay insurance bills with your card and earn $10 cash back.”

    "You can earn rewards¹, avoid late or missed payments, and receive a bonus just for getting started. Pay at least one insurance bill with your U.S. Bank Cash+™ Visa Signature® Card by October 31, 2020 to earn $10 cash back.²

    “Insurers like State Farm®, GEICO and UnitedHealthcare allow you to pay your bill with a credit card. Contact your insurance company to set up automatic payments or pay one bill at a time.”


    1 Account must be open and in good standing to earn and redeem rewards and benefits. Rewards are based on eligible net purchases. Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns. Not all transactions are eligible to earn rewards, such as Advances, Balance Transfers and Convenience Checks. See your Cardmember Agreement for details.

    2 Promotion period is from July 30, 2020, through October 31, 2020. To receive this offer, you must pay any insurance bill with your U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card by October 31, 2020. The cash back will be awarded in the form of a statement credit. The statement credit will be applied to your account 2-3 billing cycles after the end of the promotion period. The maximum number of statement credits is one. This offer is not transferable. Your account must remain open, have available credit, and be current (no minimum payment past due) to qualify. This offer may not apply if your credit card has changed to a different type of card within the last 12 weeks or changes before the statement credit is applied. U.S. Bank cannot control how insurance merchants choose to identify their business and/or classify purchases and reserves the right to determine which purchases qualify. Contact your billers to learn what types of payments they accept - not all billers accept credit card payments. This offer is accurate as of July 17, 2020. If you have any questions, call Cardmember Service at 800-285-8585‍.

    The creditor and issuer of this card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.



  • From: U.S. Bank 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Sent: Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Subject: [Name], earn up to $30 in statement credits


    Fill up, stock up, or tackle your to-do list.

    Earn up to $30 in statement credits on purchases made with your U.S. Bank Cash+™ Visa Signature® Card at your favorite gas stations, grocery stores and home improvement stores.


    ⛽ Gas Stations

    • Spend $250 or more and earn a 1% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $10.¹

    🛒 Grocery Stores

    • Spend $250 or more and earn a 1% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $10.¹

    🛠 Home Improvement and Hardware Stores

    • Spend $250 or more and earn a 1% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $10.¹

    Enroll by December 10, 2020.
    Make your purchases anytime through December 31, 2020.


    ¹To be eligible for this offer that runs through December 31, 2020 (promotion period), you need to enroll by December 10, 2020.

    Cardmember can earn up to $10 in statement credits in each of the below categories for a maximum statement credit of $30.

    • Make $250 or more in net purchases at Gas Stations and earn a 1% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $10.
    • Make $250 or more in net purchases at Grocery Stores and earn a 1% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $10.
    • Make $250 or more in net purchases at Home Improvement and Hardware Stores and earn a 1% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $10.

    The statement credit will be applied to your account within 2-3 billing cycles after the end of the promotion period.

    Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns.

    Your account must remain open, have available credit, and be current (no minimum payment past due) to qualify.

    This offer is valid for in-store and online transactions in the Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, and Home Improvement/Hardware Store categories and will qualify based on how merchants classify the transaction.

    As U.S. Bank cannot control how merchants choose to classify transactions, U.S. Bank cannot guarantee a transaction will qualify.

    Only purchases for services made directly with the merchant apply to the promotion.

    This offer may not apply if your credit card has changed to a different type of card within the last 12 weeks or changes before the statement credit is applied.

    If you have any questions, call Cardmember Service at 800-285-8585‍.



  • From: U.S. Bank 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Sent: Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Subject: [Name], don’t miss out on your $10 statement credit!


    Sign up for e-statements and get a $10 statement credit.*
    Log in to update your e-statement preferences by December 31, plus check off more time-saving tools available at your fingertips.

    ☑ Download the app. Enjoy features including purchase notifications, card lock and unlock, plus quick balance view.

    ☑ Sign up for e-statements and get $10. Switch to paperless and get instant access to your statements.

    ☑ Add your card to PayPal. Pay for purchases quickly and securely.

    ☑ Get your free credit score. Keep tabs on your credit score and track your credit history.¹

    ☑ Set up customized account alerts. Get notifications about your balances, account activity and more.

    https://www.usbank.com/online-mobile-banking/mobile-banking.html


    *Promotion period is from November 19, 2020, through December 31, 2020.

    In order to receive this offer, you must sign up for paperless credit card statements by December 31, 2020.

    • A valid email address must be provided when enrolling in paperless credit card statements to qualify for the statement credit.
    • You must remain enrolled in paperless credit card statements until the statement credit is applied.
    • The statement credit will be applied to your account 2-3 billing cycles after the end of the promotion period.
    • The maximum number of statement credits is one.
    • This offer is not transferable.
    • Your account must remain open, have available credit, and be current (no minimum payment past due) to qualify.
    • This offer may not apply if your credit card has changed to a different type of card within the last 12 weeks or changes before the statement credit is applied.
    • This offer is accurate as of 11/05/2020. If you have any questions, call Cardmember Service at 800-285-8585‍.

    ¹ Free credit score access, Alerts and Score Simulator through TransUnion’s CreditView™ Dashboard are available to U.S. Bank customers only. Alerts require a TransUnion database match, and it is possible that some enrolled members may not qualify for the Alert functionality. The free VantageScore® credit score by TransUnion® is for educational purposes only and is not used by U.S. Bank to make credit decisions.

    ² U.S. Bank provides zero fraud liability for unauthorized transactions. Cardholder must notify U.S. Bank promptly of any unauthorized use. Certain conditions and limitations may apply. See your account agreement for more information.

    The creditor and issuer of this card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.



  • From: U.S. Bank 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Sent: Sat, Dec 5, 2020
    Subject: [Name], a New Year calls for new benefits


    Starting in early 2021, your U.S. Bank Cash+™ Visa Signature® Card will have two new benefits to help protect you online and save money on takeout night:

    Here’s what is coming:

    ✔ NortonLifeLock
    Receive complimentary access to ID Navigator Powered by NortonLifeLock™, providing you with the tools to help keep you informed of potential threats to your identity.

    🚲 Postmates
    Get food, drinks, groceries and more delivered right to your door. Access special offers and discounts with Postmates.


    Here’s what is changing:

    Effective February 1, 2021, the following benefits will no longer be available:
    🚗 Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

    💻 Extended Warranty Protection and Purchase Security


    https://www.myvisacardportal.com/usbank/en_us/welcome/cashplussignature.html



  • From: U.S. Bank 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Sent: Fri, Dec 11, 2020
    Subject: [Name], earn up to $50 in statement credits


    Earn up to $50 with dinner and a movie!

    Earn up to $50 in statement credits on purchases made with your U.S. Bank Cash+™ Visa Signature® Card when you enjoy dinner and a movie.

    🍽 Restaurants and Food Delivery
    (including Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash®)

    • Earn a 2% statement credit for every dollar you spend at restaurants, up to $25.¹

    🎦 Streaming Services and Movie Theaters

    • Earn a 2% statement credit for every dollar you spend on movies and streaming, up to $25.¹

    Enroll by December 31, 2020.
    Make your purchases anytime through January 31, 2021.


    1 To be eligible for this offer that runs through January 31, 2021 (promotion period), you need to enroll by December 31, 2020. Cardmember can earn up to $25 in statement credits in each of the below categories for a maximum statement credit of $50.

    • Earn a 2% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $25, on net purchases at Restaurants and on Food Delivery.
    • Earn a 2% statement credit per dollar spent, up to $25, on net purchases at Movie Theaters and on Streaming Services.

    The statement credit will be applied to your account within 2-3 billing cycles after the end of the promotion period. Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns. Your account must remain open, have available credit, and be current (no minimum payment past due) to qualify. This offer is valid for in-store and online transactions in the Restaurant/Food Delivery and Movie Theater/Streaming Services categories and will qualify based on how merchants classify the transaction. As U.S. Bank cannot control how merchants choose to classify transactions, U.S. Bank cannot guarantee a transaction will qualify. Only purchases for services made directly with the merchant apply to the promotion. This offer may not apply if your credit card has changed to a different type of card within the last 12 weeks or changes before the statement credit is applied. If you have any questions, call Cardmember Service at 800-285-8585‍.

    The creditor and issuer of this card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.


  • 500 Club



  • NEW! Check out our new Rewards Center!
    Activate your categories — then visit the enhanced Rewards Center in online banking.

    https://cashplus.usbank.com/dashboard



  • From: U.S. Bank 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Sent: Mon, Mar 22, 2021
    Subject: [Name], earn $20 cash back!

    Grow your rewards together. Earn $20 cash back!

    Grow your rewards faster by adding a family member or someone you trust as an Authorized User to your account. You earn cash back on their purchases, plus $20 cash back if you take action by April 15, 2021. (1)

    Check out the advantages

    💰 Rewards
    More rewards
    Earn cash back on their purchases the same way you do on your own.

    💻 Convenience
    More convenience
    Consolidate spending into a single account.

    📋 Control
    More control
    Track all transactions on your account in one place.

    It’s fast and easy, and there’s no additional cost.

    Get started today!

    1. Log into your account.

    2. Under Customer Service, select Self Service. Then, under the Credit Card Section, select Add Authorized User.

    3. Complete the user information and submit by April 15, 2021.*

    *Required information includes legal name, date of birth and Social Security number for each person you would like to add to your account.

    Authorized Users can request information and perform certain functions on the account. Read below to learn more. (2)

    💳 You should receive your Authorized Users’ cards within 7-10 business days.


    (1) Request to add an Authorized User(s) must be received by April 15, 2021, to earn $20 cash back, which will be applied to your account 2-3 billing cycles after April 15, 2021. Your account must remain open, have available credit, be current (no minimum payment past due), and have at least one net Authorized User added by April 15, 2021, to qualify. Net is defined as Authorized Users added minus Authorized Users deleted. This offer may not apply if your credit card has changed to a different type of card within the last 12 weeks, or changes before the $20 cash back is applied. This offer is accurate as of March 1, 2021. If you have any questions, call Cardmember Service at 800-285-8585‍.

    (2) You agree to be responsible for all transactions the Authorized User makes on your account. Authorized Users can request information on this account, such as but not limited to: current balance, payment due date and credit limit. Authorized Users can also perform maintenance functions on this account such as but not limited to: activate a card, balance transfers, make a payment, add a travel note, dispute a transaction, order a replacement card or remove their name from the account. Lastly, Authorized Users are not permitted to perform certain functions on this account, such as but not limited to: account closure, or add a name on this account.



  • Activate your categories for Q2 — 2% cashback has expanded the gas category to include EV charging stations.

    https://cashplus.usbank.com/dashboard



  • Announcing: 5% cash back on prepaid travel!
    Book air, hotel or car with your Cash+ Card at the Travel Rewards Center.

    This appears to be separate from the quarterly 5% categories. 🤔



  • From: U.S. Bank 1800USBanks@email.usbank.com
    Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
    Subject: [Name], your $10 statement credit is waiting

    Earn a $10 statement credit and cash back for shopping online.

    Get ready for spring and earn a $10 statement credit¹ when you shop online for home and garden projects, a summer getaway, or everyday essentials.

    Enroll now to get started.

    🗓 Enroll with promo code [unique 13 digit code] by May 20, 2022

    💻 Shop online and make 3 transactions totaling over $75 with your U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card by May 31, 2022

    🥇 Earn a $10 statement credit
    Plus, you’ll earn cash back on purchases made with your card.


    U.S. Bank - Cash+™

    Account must be open and in good standing to earn and redeem rewards and benefits.
    Rewards are based on eligible net purchases. Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns.
    Not all transactions are eligible to earn rewards, such as Advances, Balance Transfers and Convenience Checks.
    See your Cardmember Agreement for details

    • 1 To be eligible for this offer that runs from April 19 through May 31, 2022 (promotion period), use your U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card to make 3 transactions totaling over $75 during the promotion period.

    • The statement credit will be applied to your account within 2-3 billing cycles after the end of the promotion period.

    • The maximum number of statement credits is one (1) and this offer is not transferable.

    • Your account must remain open, have available credit, and be current (no minimum payment past due) to qualify.

    • Transactions qualify based on how merchants classify the transaction.

    • As U.S. Bank cannot control how merchants choose to classify transactions, U.S. Bank cannot guarantee a transaction will qualify.

    • This offer may not apply if your credit card has changed to a different type of card within the last 12 weeks or changes before the statement credit is applied.

    • This offer is accurate as of 4/8/2022.

    • If you have any questions, call Cardmember Service at 800-285-8585.



  • Received this additional offer when I logged into my online account (left margin):

    Earn a $10 Statement Credit!

    Enroll by 5/16 and spend $25 or more at home improvement stores by 5/31 to get your statement credit.

    ENROLL NOW >


    Exclusive Offer
    Earn a $10 statement credit!
    Reward yourself when you shop at home improvement stores.

    Earn $10 on your home improvement purchases.
    Earn a $10 statement credit when you spend $25 or more at home improvement stores April 1 through May 31, 2022.*

    Get Started Today!
    Just click the link below to enroll your U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card.


    Disclosures
    *To be eligible for this offer that runs April 1 through May 31, 2022 (promotion period), you need to enroll by May 16, 2022. Net purchases made during the entire promotion period will count toward this offer when you enroll by May 16, 2022.The $10 statement credit will be awarded once you spend $25 in net purchases (net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns) during the promotion period at merchant locations that are classified in the following categories: home improvement, hardware store. U.S. Bank cannot control how merchants choose to identify their business and/or classify purchases and reserves the right to determine which purchases qualify. The statement credit will be credited to your Account 2-3 billing cycles after the end of the promotion period. The maximum number of statement credits is one. Your Account must remain open, have available credit and be current (no minimum payment past due) to qualify. This offer may not apply if the type of rewards that you earn changes within 12 weeks before April 1, 2022, or changes before the statement credit is applied. This offer is accurate as of April 1, 2022. The creditor and issuer of this Credit Card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. or Mastercard International Incorporated (Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated), or pursuant to a license from American Express. American Express is a federally registered service mark of American Express.


 

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