UMB Simply Rewards
The UMB Simply Rewards from UMB Bank earns up to 3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the UMB Simply Rewards 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 | 3x points | 3% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3x points | 3% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values UMB Points 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 UMB Simply Rewards reward caps and conditions?
The UMB Simply Rewards 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.
- Earn three points per dollar spent at restaurants and fast food locations
- Earn three points per dollar spent at gas stations
- Earn three points per dollar spent at grocery stores
Who should get the UMB Simply Rewards?
The UMB Simply Rewards 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.
UMB Simply Rewards 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.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
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 3% effective (3x 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.
- Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
- UMB Points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the UMB Simply Rewards have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The UMB Simply Rewards has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $2. New applicants may see: 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $2
- Signup bonus
- 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.
What benefits come with the UMB Simply Rewards?
The UMB Simply Rewards includes Auto Rental Insurance, 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.
- Auto Rental Insurance
Auto Rental Insurance
- 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 UMB Simply Rewards
Does the UMB Simply Rewards have an annual fee?
The UMB Simply Rewards 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 UMB Simply Rewards?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the UMB Simply Rewards 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 UMB Simply Rewards charge foreign transaction fees?
The UMB Simply Rewards 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 UMB Simply Rewards welcome bonus?
The UMB Simply Rewards welcome offer in our snapshot: 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and 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 UMB Simply Rewards?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the UMB Simply Rewards. 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 UMB Simply Rewards?
Rewards on the UMB Simply Rewards post as UMB Points. Redemption value depends on how you use UMB Points (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 UMB Simply Rewards compare to similar cards?
Compare the UMB Simply Rewards against UMB Travel Select (1% on Dining, $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.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
UMB Simply Rewards This card | Dining | 3% | $0 |
UMB Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
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