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USAA Rewards™ American Express®

points · Welcome Bonus
2,500
Top Rate
3X

Terms checked against the issuer on July 28, 2026

At a Glance

Annual Fee
$0
Foreign Transaction Fee
$0
Network
—
Rewards Currency
USAA Rewards
Credit Required
Excellent

Welcome Offer

Bonus: 2,500 points

Earning Rates

  1. 3X

    Dining

    3X points on dining

  2. 2X

    Gas Stations

    2X points at gas stations

  3. 2X

    Grocery Stores

    2X points on groceries

Benefits & Perks

Insurance & Protections

8 protections
  1. Trip Cancellation and Interruption

    $1,500

    You’re covered for up to $1,500 per covered person, for non-refundable prepaid passenger fare, when your travel is interrupted or canceled. This co...

  2. $500 cell phone protection

    $500

    When you charge your monthly cell phone bill to your USAA credit card, you can be reimbursed up to $500, in the event your eligible cell phone is s...

  3. Baggage Delay Reimbursement

    $100

    If your checked baggage is delayed, you can be reimbursed up to $100 a day, for up to three days. Get the essentials you need such as clothing or t...

  4. Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

    Reserve and pay for your rental car with your credit card to get 31 days of protection worldwide. Save money by saying no at the counter — rent wit...

  5. Travel Accident Insurance

    When you purchase your travel ticket with your USAA card, you are eligible to receive coverage for loss of life or limb. This coverage applies to a...

Show all 8 protections
  1. Travel and Emergency Assistance

    If you experience an illness or emergency, while traveling or working anywhere in the world, call the benefits center for help, 24/7. You can also ...

  2. Purchase Security

    Safeguard your new item against theft or damage for the first 90 days from the date of purchase with Purchase Security available when you pay with ...

  3. Extended Warranty Protection

    Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer’s warranty on items purchased with your card. Get up to an additional year of coverage.

Dining Out

3x at restaurants

USAA Rewards

≈$3 in value on a $100 dinner, at our valuation of 1¢ per point

No annual fee

Explore 5,512 New York restaurants with this card

Stack a dining program

Rakuten Dining

5% back at 20,618 participating restaurants, on top of this card's 3x, once you join and link this card.

How Rakuten Dining works

+$5

cash back, or ≈$5.50 as points

More on a $100 dinner

Reviews & Analysis

The Math: Is $0 Worth It?

Credit Utilization (60%)

Annual credits$0

Excludes earning value, lounge access, insurance, and elite status

Total Value Captured

$0

Annual Fee

-$0

Net Annual Value

+$0

Details & Terms

Payment Terms

Foreign Transaction Fee$0

Media & Resources

Evidence Sources

SourceCitation
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