JetBlue Premier
The JetBlue Premier from Barclays earns up to 2.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $499. New applicants may see: Earn 80,000 bonus points + 5 tiles after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.6%
- Annual fee
- $499
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What does the JetBlue Premier 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 Premier reward caps and conditions?
The JetBlue Premier 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 Premier?
The JetBlue Premier 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. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
JetBlue Premier 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. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $499 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 2.6% effective (2x miles).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
- Includes travel or statement credits in our benefits snapshot.
Cons
- $499 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the JetBlue Premier have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The JetBlue Premier has an annual fee of $499 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: Earn 80,000 bonus points + 5 tiles after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $499
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Signup bonus
- Earn 80,000 bonus points + 5 tiles after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.
What travel perks does the JetBlue Premier include?
The JetBlue Premier includes Trusted traveler credit, Lounge access, Free checked bag, 10% Points Redemtion and more 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.
- Trusted traveler creditGlobal Entry or TSA PreCheck® - Up to $120 application fee credit every 4 years
- Lounge accessPriority Pass™ Select access over 1,500 lounges
- Free checked bagFree first checked bag for you and up to 3 eligible travel companions on JetBlue-operated flights
What benefits come with the JetBlue Premier?
- 10% Points Redemtion
Get 10% of your points back after you redeem for and travel on a JetBlue-operated Award Flight
- Anniversary Bonus
Earn 5,000 bonus points each year after your JetBlue Premier Card account anniversary
- Free Checked Bag
Free first checked bag for you and up to 3 eligible travel companions on JetBlue-operated flights
- 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.
- Global Entry $120 Credit
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® Up to $120 application fee credit every 4 years
- Group A Boarding
Group A boarding on JetBlue-operated flights
- 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.
- Inflight Savings
50% savings on eligible inflight purchases on JetBlue-operated flights
Common questions about the JetBlue Premier
Does the JetBlue Premier have an annual fee?
The JetBlue Premier carries an annual fee of $499 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 Premier?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the JetBlue Premier 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 Premier charge foreign transaction fees?
The JetBlue Premier 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 Premier welcome bonus?
The JetBlue Premier welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 80,000 bonus points + 5 tiles after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
Is the JetBlue Premier annual fee worth it?
Whether the $499 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 JetBlue Premier?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the JetBlue Premier. 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 does the JetBlue Premier compare to similar cards?
Compare the JetBlue Premier 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 Premier This card | Dining | 2.6% | $499 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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