JetBlue
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The JetBlue from Barclays earns up to 2.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.6%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the JetBlue earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.3 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how JetBlue compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight coffee at 2x among.
Dining is the strongest category at 2.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.3 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how JetBlue compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x miles | 2.6% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x miles | 2.6% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x miles | 1.3% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x miles | 1.3% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.3% |
Madeen values JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program at about 1.3 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the JetBlue reward caps and conditions?
The JetBlue has 2 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.
- 2X points at restaurants
- 2X points at grocery stores
Who should get the JetBlue?
The JetBlue fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
JetBlue fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 81% 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 2x 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 you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 2.6% effective (2x miles).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the JetBlue welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the JetBlue welcome offer is Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.
- Offer
- 10k JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program (~$130 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day
- Minimum spend
- $1,000
- Window
- 90Days
Does the JetBlue have an annual fee?
The JetBlue has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the JetBlue?
The JetBlue includes Global emergency services, HealthLock, Inflight purchase discount in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
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+.
Inflight purchase discount
$25/yr50% savings on eligible inflight purchases on JetBlue-operated flights
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.
Priceless Experiences
$10/yrEnjoy experiences in culture, dining, sports, entertainment and more in over 45 exciting destinations around the globe.
Protection wherever you shop
$10/yrWith Mastercard Zero Liability protection you’re protected against unauthorized transactions in stores, online and in app.
Mosaic status faster
Earn toward Mosaic with every purchase
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Common questions about the JetBlue
Where do cardholders spend most with the JetBlue?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (2x), fast food (2x), groceries (2x) for the JetBlue. 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 JetBlue have an annual fee?
The JetBlue 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.
What category earns the most with the JetBlue?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the JetBlue at about 2.6% 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 JetBlue charge foreign transaction fees?
The JetBlue 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 JetBlue welcome bonus?
The JetBlue welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 day. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the JetBlue?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the JetBlue. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the JetBlue compare to similar cards?
Compare the JetBlue against Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard (3.6% on Dining, $99 fee); FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard (3.3% on Dining, $99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
JetBlue This card | Dining | 2.6% | $0 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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