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Welcome-bonus feasibility calculator

Enter typical monthly spend you would put on a new card and pick a published welcome offer from the Madeen catalog. We compare your natural spend pace to the issuer minimum-spend requirement and window — showing shortfall per month and whether the bonus fits without manufactured spend, balance-transfer tricks, or unplanned purchases. Madeen uses catalog terms only; no bank login or approval odds.

3,426 cards · snapshot 2026-05-01

Use everyday purchases you already budget — not manufactured spend.

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    Feasibility check

    Highest published welcome bonuses

    Build-time snapshot from the Madeen catalog — verify issuer terms before applying.

    Card Bonus Min spend Window Req./mo
    Spark Cash Plus Capital One $2,000 $30,000 3 mo $10,000
    Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Credit Card Chase $2,000 $30,000 3 mo $10,000
    The American Express® Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited American Express $1,500 $50,000 6 mo $8,333
    Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® Barclays $1,440 $2,500 3 mo $833
    Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Bank of America $1,440 $4,000 3 mo $1,333
    Citi® AAdvantage® Globe™ Card Citi $1,350 $5,000 4 mo $1,250
    United Club℠ Business Card Chase $1,320 $5,000 3 mo $1,667
    United℠ Business Card Chase $1,320 $5,000 3 mo $1,667
    JetBlue Premier Barclays $1,300 $5,000 3 mo $1,667
    Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature Bank of America $1,260 $2,500 3 mo $833

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    How it works

    Common questions

    What monthly spend should I enter?

    Use the realistic monthly total you would put on the new card from everyday bills and planned purchases — not a one-off splurge to chase the bonus. If your spend varies, use a conservative average.

    What if I am close but not quite there?

    A borderline result means you might miss the window if any month runs below average. Wait for a better offer fit, shift existing planned spend you can pay in full, or skip the bonus rather than manufacturing spend.

    FAQ

    Welcome-bonus feasibility calculator FAQ

    How does the welcome-bonus feasibility calculator work?

    Enter typical monthly spend you would put on a new card and pick a published welcome offer. Madeen divides the issuer minimum spend by the stated window and compares it to your budget — showing shortfall per month and whether the bonus fits natural spending.

    Does this tool recommend manufactured spend?

    No. Madeen only models purchases you already planned. Gift-card loops, prepaid loads, and other spend you would not make without the bonus are out of scope — skip offers that require forcing extra purchases.

    Are approval odds or bank login included?

    No. This calculator uses published catalog minimum-spend and window fields only. It does not predict approvals, track bonus progress, or connect to your accounts — verify eligibility and terms on the issuer site before applying.

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