JetBlue Plus
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The JetBlue Plus from Barclays earns up to 2.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $99. New applicants may see: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days and earn 20,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 within the first year..
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.6%
- 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 2x miles. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the JetBlue Plus 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 Plus compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight coffee at 2x.
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 Plus 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 Plus reward caps and conditions?
The JetBlue Plus 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 Plus?
The JetBlue Plus 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 Plus 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 the $99 fee fits your usage; 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 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.
- JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the JetBlue Plus welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the JetBlue Plus welcome offer is Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days and earn 20,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 within the first year.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm.
- Offer
- 60k JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program (~$780 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days and earn 20,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 within the first year.
- Minimum spend
- $1,000
- Window
- 90Days
Does the JetBlue Plus have an annual fee?
The JetBlue Plus 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 JetBlue Plus include?
The JetBlue Plus includes Free checked bag, $100 statement credit, 10% of your points back, Anniversary bonus in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Free checked bag
Free first checked bag for you and up to 3 companions on the same reservation when you use your JetBlue Plus Card to purchase tickets
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$100 statement credit
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Anniversary bonus
$100/yrEarn 5,000 points bonus each year after your JetBlue Plus Card account anniversary
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What annual spend bonuses does the JetBlue Plus offer?
- Enjoy Mosaic benefits if you spend $50,000 or more on purchases each calendar year with your card
Common questions about the JetBlue Plus
Where do cardholders spend most with the JetBlue Plus?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (2x), fast food (2x), groceries (2x) for the JetBlue Plus. 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 Plus have an annual fee?
The JetBlue Plus 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 JetBlue Plus?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the JetBlue Plus 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 Plus charge foreign transaction fees?
The JetBlue Plus 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 Plus welcome bonus?
The JetBlue Plus welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days and earn 20,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 within the first year.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
Is the JetBlue Plus 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 JetBlue Plus compare to similar cards?
Compare the JetBlue Plus 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 Plus This card | Dining | 2.6% | $99 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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