Aspire® Cash Back Reward
The Aspire® Cash Back Reward from Bank of Missouri earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $49. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1%
- Annual fee
- $49
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What does the Aspire Cash Back Reward earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1% back | 1% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1% back | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1% back | 1% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1% back | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1% back | 1% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Aspire Cash Back Reward?
The Aspire Cash Back Reward fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Aspire Cash Back Reward fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% 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 1% back.
Less compelling if the $49 annual fee is hard to offset. Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $49 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1% effective (1% back).
- Rewards post as cash back; compare redemption paths before assuming cash-equivalent value.
Cons
- $49 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
Does the Aspire Cash Back Reward have an annual fee?
The Aspire Cash Back Reward has an annual fee of $49 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $49
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
What benefits come with the Aspire Cash Back Reward?
The Aspire Cash Back Reward includes Global emergency services, HealthLock, Instacart in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Global emergency services
$10/yrCall 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
HealthLock
$10/yrEnjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Instacart
$10/yrGroceries and more delivered in as fast as one hour. Get $10 off your second order each month, and new Instacart+ members can also get three free months of Instacart+.
Mastercard ID Theft Protection
$10/yrMonitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
Mastercard Music and Entertainment Access benefit
$10/yrMastercard gives you exclusive access to ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Mastercard Transit Benefit
$10/yrSave when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.
Protection wherever you shop
$10/yrWith Mastercard Zero Liability protection you’re protected against unauthorized transactions in stores, online and in app.
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Common questions about the Aspire Cash Back Reward
Is Aspire cash back rewards card good?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Aspire Cash Back Reward at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What is the credit limit for the Aspire cash back rewards card?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Aspire Cash Back Reward at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Aspire Cash Back Reward have an annual fee?
The Aspire Cash Back Reward carries an annual fee of $49 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. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the Aspire Cash Back Reward?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Aspire Cash Back Reward at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Aspire Cash Back Reward charge foreign transaction fees?
The Aspire Cash Back Reward charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Is the Aspire Cash Back Reward annual fee worth it?
Whether the $49 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Madeen compares effective rates across the cards you already carry without bank login. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Aspire Cash Back Reward compare to similar cards?
Compare the Aspire Cash Back Reward against Bank of Missouri Visa Signature (3% on Dining, $95 fee); SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Ollo Optimum (Bank of Missouri) - discontinued (2.5% on Dining, $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Aspire Cash Back Reward This card | Dining | 1% | $49 |
Bank of Missouri | Dining | 3% | $95 |
Bank of Missouri | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Bank of Missouri | Dining | 2.5% | $0 |
Bank of Missouri | Dining | 2% | $0 |
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