SaksFirst
SaksFirst is a issuer currency program linked to 1 cards in the Madeen catalog. Madeen uses about 1¢ per point for effective-rate comparisons. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is SaksFirst?
SaksFirst is a rewards program linked to 1 card(s) in the Madeen U.S. catalog snapshot. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which cards earn SaksFirst?
Madeen tracks 1 U.S. credit cards earning SaksFirst. Rankings below use effective rate — multiplier times catalog cents-per-point. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How valuable is SaksFirst?
Madeen effective-rate analysis assumes about 1 cents per cash for comparison across categories. Your redemption value may differ. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How does SaksFirst compare to cash back?
SaksFirst can beat flat cash back when multipliers and redemptions align; see related cards sorted by Madeen effective rate. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Related credit cards
Ranked by Madeen effective rate in each card's strongest category. Issuer terms control current offers.
| Card | Issuer | Top category | Effective rate | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard | Capital One | Dining | 2% | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is SaksFirst?
- SaksFirst is a rewards program linked to 1 card(s) in the Madeen U.S. catalog snapshot. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Which credit cards earn SaksFirst?
- Madeen tracks 1 cards that earn SaksFirst. See the related cards table on this page for effective rates and annual fees. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Does Madeen guarantee approval or bonus eligibility?
- No. Madeen summarizes public catalog and issuer information for education. Approval, offers, and benefit enrollment are controlled by issuers and can change. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-01. Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.