SKYPASS Select Visa Signature®
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The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature® from U.S. Bank earns up to 3.2% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $450. New applicants may see: Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days..
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3.2%
- Annual fee
- $450
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $450 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
What does the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3.2% effective value (2x miles at about 1.6 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 92% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SKYPASS Select Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight coffee.
Dining is the strongest category at 3.2% effective value (2x miles at about 1.6 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 92% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SKYPASS Select Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x miles | 3.2% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x miles | 1.6% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.6% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2x miles | 3.2% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.6% |
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 Select Visa Signature reward caps and conditions?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature has 3 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 other airlines
- 2X miles on dining, including takeout and restaurant delivery
- 2X miles on hotels
Who should get the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
SKYPASS Select Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 92% 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 dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $450 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 3.2% effective (2x miles).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 92% of cards we track in the category.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- $450 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
- Korean Air SKYPASS value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature welcome offer is Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $5,000 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
- 60k Korean Air SKYPASS (~$960 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days.
- Minimum spend
- $5,000
- Window
- 90Days
Does the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature has an annual fee of $450 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $450
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What travel perks does the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature include?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature includes Trusted traveler credit, Lounge access, $200 travel credit, 10,000 Bonus Miles and more in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Trusted traveler credit
Up to $120 TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry® application fee statement credit
Lounge access
Priority Pass Select - get four free lounge visits each year for you to access and enjoy at 1,600+ Priority Pass airport lounges and experiences around the world.
What benefits come with the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature?
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.
$200 travel credit
$200/yrGet a $200 statement credit on travel purchases annually.
Visa Signature Concierge
$150/yrGet assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.
Get to the gate faster
$120/yrUp to $120 TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry® application fee statement credit.
Global Entry Statement Credit
$120/yrApply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.
OpenTable
$120/yrEligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
Priority Pass Select™
$99/yrGet four free lounge visits each year for you to access and enjoy at 1,600+ Priority Pass airport lounges and experiences around the world.
Priority Pass airport lounge access
$99/yrEnjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Reimbursement
$35/yrReimbursement for non-refundable costs when your plans change
Enjoy some quiet time
$25/yr2 KAL Lounge coupons each year
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What annual spend bonuses does the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature offer?
- Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles at renewal after $35,000 in spend annually
- Earn 5,000 Bonus Miles after spending $15,000 annually
Common questions about the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature
Where do cardholders spend most with the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (2x), fast food (2x), other food and drink (2x) for the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature. 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.
Is Skypass Visa Signature Card worth it?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature® from U.S. Bank earns up to 3.2% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $450. New applicants may see: Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days..
Does the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature carries an annual fee of $450 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 Select Visa Signature?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature 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 Select Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature 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 Select Visa Signature welcome bonus?
The SKYPASS Select Visa Signature welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles when you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
How does the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature compare to similar cards?
Compare the SKYPASS Select Visa Signature against U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature (4% on Dining, $0 fee); SKYPASS Visa Signature (3.2% on Dining, $99 fee); SKYPASS Visa Signature Business (3.2% on Dining, $99 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 Select Visa Signature This card | Dining | 3.2% | $450 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $99 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $99 |
| Dining | 3% | $0 |
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