Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard®
The Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard® from Citi earns up to 3% effective value on grocery 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
- Grocery
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard earn in each category?
Grocery is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 95% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Grocery is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 95% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2% back | 2% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 3% back | 3% Top category |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3% back | 3% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2% back | 2% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2% back | 2% |
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.
What are the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard reward caps and conditions?
The Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard has 3 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.
- 2 points per dollar on dining
- 3 points per dollar on gas purchases
- 3 points per dollar on groceries purchases
Who should get the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard?
The Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 3% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 3% back. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 3% back. Madeen ranks its grocery effective rate higher than about 95% 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 grocery and can earn 3% back.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
Best for grocery-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 grocery at about 3% effective (3% back).
- That grocery rate ranks higher than about 95% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
- Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
Does the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. 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
- $3
What benefits come with the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard?
The Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard includes $20 Reward, 20% OFF, Anniversary Reward 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.
- $20 Reward
$20 reward on Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard first purchase
- 20% OFF
20% OFF Brooks Brothers purchases on your purchases in the first 30 days
- Anniversary Reward
$20 Anniversary reward
- Birthday Reward
$20 Birthday reward
- Free return shipping
Free return shipping
- Preferred $300 spent per year
3 points/$1 everywhere and 5 points/$1 at Brooks Brothers
- VIP $600 spent per year
4 points/$1 everywhere and 6 points/$1 at Brooks Brothers
Common questions about the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard
Does the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Brooks Brothers Platinum 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 Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard?
Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard at about 3% 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 Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers 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 Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Fair for the Brooks Brothers Platinum 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 Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard?
Rewards on the Brooks Brothers Platinum 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. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard?
To maximize the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard, route grocery 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 Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard against Citi Dividend (5% on Grocery, $0 fee); AllModern Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $0 fee); American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Brooks Brothers Platinum Mastercard This card | Grocery | 3% | $0 |
Citi | Grocery | 5% | $0 |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 | |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 | |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 |
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