Welcome bonus
Welcome bonus is a credit benefit on 7 cards in the Madeen catalog. Limited-time sign-up incentive after meeting minimum spend; terms and eligibility set by the issuer. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
LAST REVIEWED • snapshot 2026-06-01
What is Welcome bonus?
Limited-time sign-up incentive after meeting minimum spend; terms and eligibility set by the issuer. 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 include Welcome bonus?
7 catalog cards match Welcome bonus by title or taxonomy. Table ranks by Madeen effective rate in the strongest spend category. 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.
Is Welcome bonus worth it?
Weigh Welcome bonus against annual fees on related cards. A perk matters only if you would use it and the fee is offset by spend or credits. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Teeter Rewards World Elite Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Pick 'n Save/Metro Market Rewards World Elite Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Fry's REWARDS World Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
| King Soopers Rewards World Elite Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
| Kroger Rewards World Elite Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
| QFC Rewards World Elite Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
| Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard | U.S. Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Welcome bonus on a credit card?
Limited-time sign-up incentive after meeting minimum spend; terms and eligibility set by the issuer. 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 many cards include Welcome bonus?
Madeen lists 7 cards with Welcome bonus or a matching benefit title in our 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.
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.
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Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-01. Last reviewed 2026-06-01. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.