FAIRWINDS Visa Signature®
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature® from FAIRWINDS Credit Union earns up to 3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $95. New applicants may see: Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 in the first three months. That's a $900 travel value.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $95
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What does the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% 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 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 3x points | 3% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x points | 2% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x points | 2% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2x points | 2% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2x points | 2% |
Madeen values FAIRWINDS points at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature?
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
FAIRWINDS Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its dining 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 dining and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $95 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 3% effective (3x points).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- $95 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- FAIRWINDS points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature has an annual fee of $95 and a foreign transaction fee of None. New applicants may see: Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 in the first three months. That's a $900 travel value.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $95
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Signup bonus
- Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 in the first three months. That's a $900 travel value. First-year annual fee waived.
What benefits come with the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature?
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature includes Booking.com, Cell Phone Protection, Dovly Uplift™ 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.
- Booking.comIncluded with Visa Signature®
Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more.
- Cell Phone Protection
Up to $500 per claim when your cellphone is damaged or stolen. Subject to a $50 deductible. Maximum of two claims totaling $1,000 per 12-month period
- Dovly Uplift™Included with Visa Signature®
Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
- Global Entry Statement CreditIncluded with Visa Signature®
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.
- Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®Included with Visa Signature®
Enjoy automatic Silver Status when you sign up for Troon Rewards®, for 10% savings on golf fees, merchandise and lessons at over 150 golf courses across the United States and the world.
- Lost Luggage Protection
Up to $3,000 per trip. Applies when you or an immediate family member check or carry-on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier. For New York residents, coverage is limited to $2,000 per bag.
- OpenTableIncluded with Visa Signature®
Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
- Priority Pass airport lounge accessIncluded with Visa Signature®
Enjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.
Common questions about the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature
Does the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature carries an annual fee of $95 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 FAIRWINDS Visa Signature?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature 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 FAIRWINDS Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature 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 FAIRWINDS Visa Signature welcome bonus?
The FAIRWINDS Visa Signature welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 in the first three months. That's a $900 travel value.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
Is the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature annual fee worth it?
Whether the $95 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 FAIRWINDS Visa Signature?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the FAIRWINDS Visa Signature. 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.
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