Amtrak Guest Rewards® World Mastercard®
The Amtrak Guest Rewards® World Mastercard® from Bank of America earns up to 2.5% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $79. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.5%
- Annual fee
- $79
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What does the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2.5% effective value (1x points at about 2.5 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 64% 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 2.5% effective value (1x points at about 2.5 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 64% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 2.5% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x points | 2.5% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x points | 2.5% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 2.5% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 2.5% |
Madeen values Amtrak Guest Rewards at about 2.5 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard?
The Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 64% 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 1x points.
Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $79 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 2.5% effective (1x points).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- $79 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Amtrak Guest Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard has an annual fee of $79 and a foreign transaction fee of None. 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
- $79
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
Common questions about the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard
Does the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard carries an annual fee of $79 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 Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard at about 2.5% 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 Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Amtrak Guest Rewards World 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.
Is the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard annual fee worth it?
Whether the $79 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 Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Amtrak Guest Rewards World 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 Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard?
Rewards on the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard post as Amtrak Guest Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use Amtrak Guest Rewards (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 Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard against AMSA Customized Cash Rewards Card (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards for Students (3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard This card | Dining | 2.5% | $79 |
Bank of America | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Bank of America | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Bank of America | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Bank of America | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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