What credit cards does USAA accept?
Matthew Harrington
Updated on January 26, 2026
- Best for earning points in bonus categories: USAA® Rewards™ American Express® Card.
- Best for earning cash back on base: USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express® Card.
- Best for simple cash back: USAA® Preferred Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card.
- Best for saving on interest: USAA® Rate Advantage Visa Platinum® Card.
Does USAA use Visa or MasterCard?
USAA, one of the largest U.S. issuers of debit and credit cards, is switching to Visa from its longtime partner, MasterCard, the company said on its website. “USAA Bank is moving from MasterCard to Visa.
Does USAA use Visa?
The USAA Rewards Visa Signature Card offers two points per dollar at gas stations and restaurants and one point per dollar on all other purchases. No annual fee, over-the-credit limit fee or foreign transaction fee is charged, but a late payment or returned payment fee up to $35 may apply.
Why is USAA declining my card?
My Debit Card Payment Has Been Declined Even Though I Have Enough Money to Cover the Payment. The payment is larger than the maximum transaction allowed for your account. Your debit card has been locked by your issuing institution. This often happens when you enter an incorrect PIN at an ATM more than a few times.
Is it hard to get a USAA credit card?
All USAA credit cards require good credit or better for approval, so they are all equally easy (or hard) to get. That doesn’t necessarily make USAA credit cards easy for anyone to get, though, because the average credit score is right on the edge of good credit.
What is the easiest USAA card to get?
USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum Card
Currently, the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum Card will likely be the easiest card to be approved for since it doesn’t offer rewards and it advertises a low APR rate.
Does USAA automatically increase credit limit?
USAA does not give automatic credit line increases. I’ve known two people who worked for USAA Banking and they said that if you apply for a credit line increase, it is based on the most common factors: credit, income, payment history, etc.
What kind of credit card can I use for USAA?
Both American Express and Visa cards are available for USAA members, and can be used anywhere globally that those cards are accepted. Cards are available with various features, including cash back rewards, rewards point cards, low interest rate cards, and a special Military Affiliate card.
Is the USAA Rewards Visa Signature Card good?
The USAA Rewards Visa Signature Card may be a decent option if you’re looking to earn USAA rewards points and want a Visa credit card instead of an American Express card. But I have the same issue with this card as I did with the USAA Rewards American Express Card: USAA gives no information on the value of USAA rewards points.
How to use your USAA Visa successfully internationally?
I asked, “ How have you used your USAA Visa successfully internationally?” Danielle (Living in Italy): “My biggest suggestion when using USAA Visa cards in Europe is to always put a travel notification on your cards when outside of your “base” region.
Are there any fees for USAA Visa cards?
No fees, and accepted everywhere. Be sure to know your PIN for your credit card as some places do require it. We were so happy to be able to use our credit card and not have international fees. We didn’t have to carry much cash, which is so much safer when traveling in Europe.”