CEFCU

CEFCU World Mastercard

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CEFCU World Mastercard1%
Dining at 1%No annual feeNo foreign transaction fee
Top 2% for Dining
Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The CEFCU World Mastercard from CEFCU earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$0
CEFCU World Mastercard card art

Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.

Madeen analysis

What does the CEFCU World Mastercard earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how CEFCU World Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how CEFCU World Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

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

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.

Madeen take

Who should get the CEFCU World Mastercard?

The CEFCU World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.

CEFCU World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% 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 1% back.

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.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1% effective (1% back).
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
  • No foreign transaction fee listed.

Cons

  • Compare simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Fees

Does the CEFCU World Mastercard have an annual fee?

The CEFCU World Mastercard has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
None
Benefits

What benefits come with the CEFCU World Mastercard?

The CEFCU World Mastercard includes Concierge Service, Extended Warranty, Global emergency services in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value~$16,095
15 of 16 benefits valued
  • Extended Warranty

    $10,000/yr

    Doubles the original manufacturer’s (or U.S. store-brand) warranty for up to 12 months — 24 months for World Card — on most new items purchased entirely with your CEFCU Credit Mastercard.

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $10000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Trip Cancellation Insurance

    $5,000/yr

    Protects you from non-refundable payments or deposits if your trip is interrupted or canceled for covered reasons and you purchased your common carrier tickets with your eligible Mastercard.

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $5000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Price Protection

    $500/yr

    If you purchase a new item with your Card and then see it advertised for less within 60 days (or 120 for World Card) this benefit can refund the difference.

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $500 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Mastercard Transit Benefit

    $200/yr

    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.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $200 face value (annualized from issuer terms). Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • Concierge Service

    $150/yr

    Enjoy exclusive, personal assistance with dinner reservations, event tickets, locating hard-to-find items, buying and delivering gifts, and coordinating business-related arrangements.

    How we value this

    Premium concierge service — editorial expected value $150/yr (not lounge-access proxy).

  • Instacart

    $140/yr

    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+.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $140/yr annual face value.

  • Travel Perks

    $25/yr

    When you travel with your Credit Mastercard you get; Master RoadAssist® for emergency roadside assistance, MasterRental® to cover damages in a rental, Priceless® Cities to book one-of-a-kind experiences.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • Global emergency services

    $10/yr

    Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • HealthLock

    $10/yr

    Enjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Mastercard Golf

    $10/yr

    Get exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access amazing golf benefits with our Golf Concierge Service.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Mastercard ID Theft Protection

    $10/yr

    Monitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Mastercard Music and Entertainment Access benefit

    $10/yr

    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.

    World Mastercard®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

Common questions about the CEFCU World Mastercard

Does the CEFCU World Mastercard have an annual fee?

The CEFCU World 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.

What category earns the most with the CEFCU World Mastercard?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the CEFCU World Mastercard at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.

Does the CEFCU World Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?

The CEFCU 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.

What credit score do you need for the CEFCU World Mastercard?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the CEFCU World Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

How do you redeem rewards on the CEFCU World Mastercard?

Rewards on the CEFCU World 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.

How do I maximize rewards on the CEFCU World Mastercard?

To maximize the CEFCU World Mastercard, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout.

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How does the CEFCU World Mastercard compare to similar cards?

Compare the CEFCU World Mastercard against CEFCU Cash Back Credit Mastercard (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee); CEFCU Rewards Mastercard (1% on Dining, $0 fee); CEFCU Credit Mastercard (0% 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
CEFCU World Mastercard
This card
Dining1%$0
Dining1.5%$0
Dining1%$0
Dining0%$0
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Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-21
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