AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard®
The AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard® from Citi earns up to 2.4% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Gas
- Effective value
- 2.4%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard earn in each category?
Gas is the strongest category at 2.4% effective value (3x points at about 0.8 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,551 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Gas is the strongest category at 2.4% effective value (3x points at about 0.8 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,551 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 0.8% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x points | 0.8% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3x points | 2.4% Top category |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 0.8% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 0.8% |
Madeen values Citi ThankYou Rewards at about 0.8 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard?
The AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 66% 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 gas and can earn 3x points.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for gas-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 gas at about 2.4% effective (3x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Citi ThankYou Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard has an annual fee of $0 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
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
Common questions about the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard
Does the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard have an annual fee?
The AT&T Universal Rewards 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. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard?
Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard at about 2.4% 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 AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The AT&T Universal 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.
What credit score do you need for the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the AT&T Universal 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 AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard?
Rewards on the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard post as Citi ThankYou Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use Citi ThankYou 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 do I maximize rewards on the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard?
To maximize the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard, route gas and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard against Citi Simplicity Cash (5% on Gas, $0 fee); Shop Your Way Mastercard (5% on Gas, $0 fee); Costco Anywhere Visa (4% on Gas, $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
AT&T Universal Rewards World Mastercard This card | Gas | 2.4% | $0 |
| Gas | 5% | $0 | |
| Gas | 5% | $0 | |
| Gas | 4% | $0 | |
| Gas | 4% | $0 |
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