JetBlue
The JetBlue from Barclays earns up to 2.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.6%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the JetBlue earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.3 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 65% 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 2.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.3 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 65% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x miles | 2.6% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x miles | 2.6% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.3% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x miles | 1.3% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.3% |
Madeen values JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program at about 1.3 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the JetBlue reward caps and conditions?
The JetBlue has 2 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 points at restaurants
- 2X points at grocery stores
Who should get the JetBlue?
The JetBlue 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.
JetBlue fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 65% 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 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 2.6% effective (2x miles).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the JetBlue have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The JetBlue has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day. Confirm current issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Signup bonus
- Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day
What benefits come with the JetBlue?
The JetBlue includes Global emergency services, HealthLock, Inflight purchase discount 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 servicesIncluded with World Mastercard®
Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
- HealthLockIncluded with World Mastercard®
Enjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
- Inflight purchase discount
50% savings on eligible inflight purchases on JetBlue-operated flights
- InstacartIncluded with World 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+.
- Mastercard GolfIncluded with World Mastercard®
Get exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access amazing golf benefits with our Golf Concierge Service.
- Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionIncluded with World 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 Mastercard®
Mastercard 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 BenefitIncluded with World Mastercard®
Save 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.
Common questions about the JetBlue
Does the JetBlue have an annual fee?
The JetBlue 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 JetBlue?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the JetBlue at about 2.6% 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 JetBlue charge foreign transaction fees?
The JetBlue 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 JetBlue welcome bonus?
The JetBlue welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day. 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 JetBlue?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the JetBlue. 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 JetBlue?
Rewards on the JetBlue post as JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program. Redemption value depends on how you use JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program (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 JetBlue compare to similar cards?
Compare the JetBlue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
JetBlue This card | Dining | 2.6% | $0 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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