GM Rewards™ Mastercard®
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard® from Barclays earns up to 3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the GM Rewards™ Mastercard earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 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 3% effective value (3% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 3% back | 3% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 3% back | 3% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3% back | 3% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 3% back | 3% |
| Other General everyday spend | 3% back | 3% |
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 GM Rewards™ Mastercard?
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
GM Rewards™ Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 66% 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 3% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
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 you want to avoid an annual fee; 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 3% effective (3% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
Does the GM Rewards™ Mastercard have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. New applicants may see: Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
- Signup bonus
- Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days of account opening.
What benefits come with the GM Rewards™ Mastercard?
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard includes Complimentary FICO® Credit Score, Global emergency services, HealthLock 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.
- Complimentary FICO® Credit Score
Online access to your FICO® Credit Score lets you keep an eye on your credit score and get alerts when we learn that your score has changed.
- Global emergency servicesIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
- HealthLockIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
Enroll in HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
- InstacartIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
Groceries 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+. Offer expires 1/31/2027.
- LyftIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
More rides means more adventure. Take three rides in a month with Lyft to earn a $5 credit.3* Plus, save 10% on all scheduled rides to or from U.S. airports when you pay with your World Elite or World Legend Mastercard. Offer expires 1/31/2027.
- Mastercard GolfIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
Get exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access amazing golf benefits with our Golf Concierge Service.
- Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
Monitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
- Mastercard Music and Entertainment Access benefitIncluded with World Elite Mastercard®
Mastercard gives you exclusive access to premium preferred seats and ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Common questions about the GM Rewards™ Mastercard
Does the GM Rewards™ Mastercard have an annual fee?
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard carries an annual fee of $0 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 GM Rewards™ Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the GM Rewards™ Mastercard at about 3% 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 GM Rewards™ Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard 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.
What is the GM Rewards™ Mastercard welcome bonus?
The GM Rewards™ Mastercard welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the GM Rewards™ Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the GM Rewards™ Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the GM Rewards™ Mastercard?
Rewards on the GM Rewards™ Mastercard post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the GM Rewards™ Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the GM Rewards™ Mastercard against Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard (3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
GM Rewards™ Mastercard This card | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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