Barclays

Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®

Highest earn rate in Dining at 3.6% effective value

The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® from Barclays earns up to 3.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $99. New applicants may see: Earn 80,000 bonus HawaiianMiles after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
3.6%
Annual fee
$99

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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-03
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Madeen analysis

What does the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 3.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.8 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 86% 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 3.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.8 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 86% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
2x miles 3.6% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
2x miles 3.6%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
2x miles 3.6%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1x miles 1.8%
Other
General everyday spend
1x miles 1.8%

Madeen values Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards at about 1.8 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Reward rules

What are the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard reward caps and conditions?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard has 3 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

  • 2x MILES ON DINING
  • 2x MILES ON GAS
  • 2x MILES ON ELIGIBLE GROCERY STORE PURCHASES
Madeen take

Who should get the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 86% 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 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.

Best for dining-heavy spend when the $99 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 3.6% effective (2x miles).
  • That dining rate ranks higher than about 86% of cards we track in the category.
  • No foreign transaction fee listed.
  • Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.

Cons

  • $99 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
  • Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
  • Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Fees and bonus

Does the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard has an annual fee of $99 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: Earn 80,000 bonus HawaiianMiles after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.

Annual fee
$99
Foreign transaction fee
None
Signup bonus
Earn 80,000 bonus HawaiianMiles after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days.
Travel perks

What travel perks does the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard include?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard includes Free checked bag, 50%-Off Companion Discount, $100 Companion Discount, Global emergency services 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.

  • Free checked bagTwo checked bags free on eligible bags for the primary cardmember when you use your card to purchase eligible tickets directly from Hawaiian Airlines. That’s a value of up to $140 per roundtrip.
Benefits

What benefits come with the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard?

  • 50%-Off Companion Discount

    Receive a one-time 50%-off companion discount for roundtrip coach travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines

  • $100 Companion Discount

    $100 companion discount for roundtrip travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines for each account anniversary

  • 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.

Common questions about the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard

Does the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard have an annual fee?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard carries an annual fee of $99 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 Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard at about 3.6% 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 Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

What is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard welcome bonus?

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 80,000 bonus HawaiianMiles after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days.. 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.

Is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard annual fee worth it?

Whether the $99 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.

What credit score do you need for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite 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.

Compare

How does the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard compare to similar cards?

Compare the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard against Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard (3.3% on Dining, $99 fee); Barclays View™ Mastercard (3% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard
This card
Dining3.6%$99
Dining3.6%$99
Dining3.3%$99
Dining3%$0
Dining3%$0
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