Universal Rewards Visa Signature®
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature® from FNBO earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn $200 as a Statement Credit after your first purchase within the first three billing cycles after your Universal Rewards Visa Signature® Card account is open.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the Universal Rewards Visa Signature earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% 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 1% effective value (1x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 1% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x points | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x points | 1% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values Universal Rewards 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 Universal Rewards Visa Signature?
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature 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. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Universal Rewards Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. 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 1x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. 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. 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 1% effective (1x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- Charges $2 foreign transaction fees.
- Universal Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Universal Rewards Visa Signature have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $2. New applicants may see: Earn $200 as a Statement Credit after your first purchase within the first three billing cycles after your Universal Rewards Visa Signature® Card account is open.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $2
- Signup bonus
- Earn $200 as a Statement Credit after your first purchase within the first three billing cycles after your Universal Rewards Visa Signature® Card account is open.
What benefits come with the Universal Rewards Visa Signature?
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature includes 10% off discount, Booking.com, 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.
- 10% off discount
10% off select merchandise, food and beverage purchases at select locations throughout Universal theme parks and Universal CityWalk in Orlando and Hollywood.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roadside Dispatch®Included with Visa Signature®
This is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.
Common questions about the Universal Rewards Visa Signature
Does the Universal Rewards Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature 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 Universal Rewards Visa Signature?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Universal Rewards Visa Signature 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. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Universal Rewards Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature charges a foreign transaction fee of $2 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 is the Universal Rewards Visa Signature welcome bonus?
The Universal Rewards Visa Signature welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn $200 as a Statement Credit after your first purchase within the first three billing cycles after your Universal Rewards Visa Signature® Card account is open.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the Universal Rewards Visa Signature?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Universal Rewards 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.
How do you redeem rewards on the Universal Rewards Visa Signature?
Rewards on the Universal Rewards Visa Signature post as Universal Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use Universal 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 Universal Rewards Visa Signature compare to similar cards?
Compare the Universal Rewards Visa Signature against Amtrak Guest Rewards Mastercard (5% on Dining, $0 fee); Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard (5% on Dining, $99 fee); Best Western Rewards Mastercard (4.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Universal Rewards Visa Signature This card | Dining | 1% | $0 |
| Dining | 5% | $0 | |
| Dining | 5% | $99 | |
| Dining | 4.6% | $0 | |
| Dining | 4.6% | $0 |
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