Patelco Credit Union

Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard®

Highest earn rate in Grocery at 2% effective value

The Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard® from Patelco Credit Union earns up to 2% 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
2%
Annual fee
$0

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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-03
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What does the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard earn in each category?

Grocery is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 47% 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 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 47% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
1x points 1%
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
2x points 2% Top category
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
2x points 2%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1x points 1%
Other
General everyday spend
1x points 1%

Madeen values Patelco Rewards at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Reward rules

What are the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard reward caps and conditions?

The Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard has 2 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 $1 for gas purchases
  • 2 points per $1 for grocery purchases
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Who should get the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard?

The Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its grocery effective rate higher than about 47% 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 2x points.

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 2% effective (2x points).
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.

Cons

  • Charges $1 foreign transaction fees.
  • Patelco Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Fees and bonus

Does the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?

The Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $1. 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
$1
Benefits

What benefits come with the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard?

The Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard includes Booking.com, Cellular Wireless Telephone 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 Traditional

    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.

  • Cellular Wireless Telephone Protection

    Reimbursement for the actual cost to replace or repair a stolen or damaged eligible cellular wireless telephone.

  • Dovly Uplift™Included with Visa Traditional

    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.

  • Extended Warranty - Two Year Benefit

    Extended Warranty doubles the time period of your Covered Purchase’s original Manufacturer’s Warranty or Store Warranty up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months following the day that the Manufacturer’s Warranty or Store Warranty expires.

  • OpenTableIncluded with Visa Traditional

    Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.

  • Roadside Dispatch®Included with Visa Traditional

    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.

  • Sofar SoundsIncluded with Visa Traditional

    Enjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.

Common questions about the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard

Does the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard have an annual fee?

The Patelco Credit Union Points 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.

What category earns the most with the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard?

Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard at about 2% 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 Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?

The Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard charges a foreign transaction fee of $1 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 Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Patelco Credit Union Points 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 Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard?

Rewards on the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard post as Patelco Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use Patelco 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 Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard?

Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard at about 2% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.

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How does the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard compare to similar cards?

Compare the Patelco Credit Union Points Rewards World Mastercard against Patelco Credit Union Progress Student Rewards Mastercard (2% on Grocery, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

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Grocery2%$0
Grocery2%$0
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