U.S. Bank has added four travel transfer partners to its Altitude Reserve card, allowing for potential point value increases beyond the standard 1-cent redemption rate. Before transferring, always verify award availability and ensure the cost-per-point value exceeds the card's baseline redemption value, as transfers are typically irreversible.
U.S. Bank has added four transfer partners to the Altitude Reserve card. Learn how these transfers work and how to calculate if moving your points makes sense.
No, you can only transfer points to the specific partners currently supported by U.S. Bank: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles, and Accor Live Limitless.
Not necessarily. You should only transfer points if the calculated value per point for your specific flight or hotel booking exceeds the 1-cent-per-point value you get when redeeming through the U.S. Bank travel portal.
No, point transfers are generally permanent. Once you move your Altitude points into a partner loyalty program like Flying Blue or Qantas, you cannot move them back to your U.S. Bank account.
The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card is currently not open to new applicants. These new transfer features are currently available only to existing cardholders.