SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa®
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The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa® from U.S. Bank earns up to 3.2% effective value on other in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days..
- Top category
- Other
- Effective value
- 3.2%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for other-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in other and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa earn in each category?
Other is the strongest category at 3.2% effective value (2x miles at about 1.6 cents each). That other rate ranks higher than about 93% of the 2,849 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight music and.
Other is the strongest category at 3.2% effective value (2x miles at about 1.6 cents each). That other rate ranks higher than about 93% of the 2,849 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x miles | 1.6% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x miles | 1.6% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.6% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x miles | 1.6% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2x miles | 3.2% Top category |
Madeen values Korean Air SKYPASS at about 1.6 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa reward caps and conditions?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa has 1 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.
- 2X miles on streaming services
Who should get the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in other and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in other and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in other and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its other effective rate higher than about 93% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in other and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for other-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is other at about 3.2% effective (2x miles).
- That other rate ranks higher than about 93% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Korean Air SKYPASS value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa welcome offer is Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.
- Offer
- 10k Korean Air SKYPASS (~$160 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days.
- Minimum spend
- $1,000
- Window
- 90Days
Does the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa have an annual fee?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa includes Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Booking.com, Dovly Uplift™ in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Roadside Dispatch®
$1,000/yrThis is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.
Trip Delay Reimbursement
$500/yrReimbursement for expenses incurred when your trip is delayed 12+ hours due to a covered hazard
Sofar Sounds
$240/yrEnjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.
OpenTable
$120/yrEligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Reimbursement
$35/yrReimbursement for non-refundable costs when your plans change
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
$10/yrGet insurance coverage for car rentals made with your Visa card
Booking.com
Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more.
Dovly Uplift™
Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
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Common questions about the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa
Where do cardholders spend most with the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on music and audio (2x), tv and movies (2x), taxis and ride shares (2x) for the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa have an annual fee?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa?
Other is the strongest Madeen category for the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa at about 3.2% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa charge foreign transaction fees?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
What is the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa welcome bonus?
The SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa compare to similar cards?
Compare the SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa against U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature (5% on Travel, $0 fee); H-D™ H.O.G.™ Elite Visa Signature (5% on Gas, $99 fee); U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature (4% on Gas, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa This card | Other | 3.2% | $0 |
| Travel | 5% | $0 | |
U.S. Bank | Gas | 5% | $99 |
| Gas | 4% | $0 | |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
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