Do U. S. Bank Altitude Connect points expire?

U.S. Bank points earned with the Altitude rewards program do not expire as long as the account is open and in good standing. U.S. Bank FlexPerks points and cash back rewards do expire, though - FlexPoints expire 5 years after they're earned, and cash back rewards expire 36 months after they're earned. You may also risk forfeiting any unredeemed points or cash back if you or U.S. Bank closes your account for any reason.… read full answer

Because U.S. Bank FlexPoints and cash back rewards will eventually expire, it's a good idea to redeem them as often as possible so you don't lose them. And although U.S. Bank Altitude points don't expire until the account is closed, it's still smart to use them sooner rather than later to reduce the risk of devaluation. If you aren't sure which type of rewards your U.S. Bank credit card gives, refer to your card's rewards terms and conditions.

U.S. Bank points are worth 1.3 cents per point, on average. The value of U.S. Bank points depends on how you choose to redeem the points. For example, points from U.S. Bank are worth up to 1.5 cents each when redeemed for travel through the FlexPerks Rewards program, and they are worth 1 cent each when redeemed for cash back.… read full answer

U.S. Bank Points Value by Redemption Method

U.S. Bank Credit Cards

• U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
• U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite® Card

Tips for Maximizing the Value of U.S. Bank Points

Redeem Points for Travel.

U.S. Bank points are worth the most when redeemed for travel.

Redeem U.S. Bank points regularly.

U.S. Bank points do not expire due to account inactivity, but stockpiling points does put you at risk of rewards devaluation. Plus, you won't get to enjoy the fruits of your spending if you don't redeem.

Keep your account in good standing.

If U.S. Bank closes your account because of a failure to pay the bill or fraudulent activity, you'll lose any unredeemed points you have saved.

Redeem before closing your account.

Any points you don't redeem before closing your account will be lost.

Exactly how you redeem credit card reward points varies by credit card company, but most credit card users can redeem reward points online through their account summary page. Some credit card issuers also let you redeem rewards over the phone. Credit card reward points may be redeemable for cash back, travel purchases, gift cards, and more, depending on the card.… read full answer

Once you redeem your credit card reward points, they’ll be subtracted from your rewards balance immediately and your account will be credited within 1-3 weeks, if applicable. In some cases, reward points will expire if you do not use them by a certain time.

Here's how to redeem credit card reward points:

1. Log in to your online account and head to “Account Summary.” Specifics will vary by issuer, but your rewards will usually be featured on a main account page.
2. Click on “Rewards Balance.” The exact wording may differ depending on the issuer. Once you click on your rewards balance, you’ll be taken to a page with your total amount of unredeemed rewards, and information about your redemption options.
3. Select how you’d like to redeem your rewards. You may be able to redeem reward points for travel purchases, cash back in the form of a check or statement credit, merchandise, or gift cards, depending on the rewards card.
4. Redeem your rewards. Once you redeem your credit card reward points, the points will be deducted from your rewards balance immediately. If you’re redeeming for statement credits or covering past purchases, your account will usually be credited within a week. If you redeem your points for gift cards or merchandise, you can expect them to arrive in the mail within 2-3 weeks.

While many rewards cards will let you choose from multiple redemption options, you’ll usually get the most value with one in particular. For example, travel rewards credit cards will often give you the most when you redeem your points for travel purchases, and your rewards may be worth less if you redeem them for cash back or gift cards.

On average, credit card reward points are worth 1 cent each. Most major credit card issuers, like Chase, Capital One and American Express, advertise that your points will not expire as long as your account remains open. But you should check the exact terms and conditions of your specific credit card to make sure you don’t lose any rewards you’ve earned.