FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard®
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The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® from Barclays earns up to 3.3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $99. New applicants may see: EARN 50,000 TRAVEL MILES after spending $500 on purchases within the first 90 days of account opening..
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3.3%
- Annual fee
- $99
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $99 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3.3% effective value (3x miles at about 1.1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 92% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight coffee.
Dining is the strongest category at 3.3% effective value (3x miles at about 1.1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 92% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 3x miles | 3.3% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x miles | 1.1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.1% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x miles | 1.1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.1% |
Madeen values Frontier Miles at about 1.1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard reward caps and conditions?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard has 1 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.
- Earn 2x miles on eligible restaurant purchases
Who should get the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 92% 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 miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $99 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 3.3% effective (3x miles).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 92% of cards we track in the category.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- $99 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Frontier Miles value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard welcome offer is EARN 50,000 TRAVEL MILES after spending $500 on purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.
- Offer
- 50k Frontier Miles (~$550 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- EARN 50,000 TRAVEL MILES after spending $500 on purchases within the first 90 days of account opening. First-year annual fee waived.
- Minimum spend
- $500
- Window
- 90Days
Does the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard have an annual fee?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard has an annual fee of $99 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $99
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What travel perks does the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard include?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard includes Free checked bag, AWARD REDEMPTION FEE WAIVED, COMPLIMENTARY FICO® CREDIT SCORE, EARN A $100 FLIGHT VOUCHER in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Free checked bag
Primary cardmembers will receive two free checked bags on all Frontier Airlines operated flights
What benefits come with the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard?
Mastercard Transit Benefit
$200/yrSave when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.
Instacart
$140/yrGroceries and more delivered in as fast as one hour. Get $10 off your second order each month, and new Instacart+ members can also get three free months of Instacart+.
EARN A $100 FLIGHT VOUCHER
$100/yrAfter every account anniversary with eligible purchase
FREE CHECKED BAGS
$60/yrPrimary cardmembers will receive two free checked bags on all Frontier Airlines operated flights
COMPLIMENTARY FICO® CREDIT SCORE
$25/yrLets you keep an eye on your credit score and get alerts when we learn that your credit score has changed
PRIORITY BOARDING
$25/yrAllows cardmembers to enjoy Zone 2 boarding
Global emergency services
$10/yrCall 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
HealthLock
$10/yrEnjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Mastercard Golf
$10/yrGet exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access amazing golf benefits with our Golf Concierge Service.
Mastercard ID Theft Protection
$10/yrMonitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
Mastercard Music and Entertainment Access benefit
$10/yrMastercard gives you exclusive access to ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Mastercard Travel
$10/yrBrowse exclusive Mastercard benefits, book travel, get hotel upgrades and more.
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What annual spend bonuses does the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard offer?
- Earn a $100 Flight Voucher every account anniversary after spending $2,500 or more on purchases with your card during your cardmembership year
Common questions about the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard
Where do cardholders spend most with the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (3x), fast food (3x), other food and drink (3x) for the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard have an annual fee?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard carries an annual fee of $99 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 FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard at about 3.3% 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 FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
What is the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard welcome bonus?
The FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard welcome offer in our snapshot: EARN 50,000 TRAVEL MILES after spending $500 on purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
Is the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard annual fee worth it?
Whether the $99 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Compare effective rates across the cards you already carry in Madeen.
How does the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard against Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); Barclays View™ Mastercard (3% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard This card | Dining | 3.3% | $99 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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