JetBlue Premier
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The JetBlue Premier from Barclays earns up to 2.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $499. New applicants may see: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days..
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.6%
- Annual fee
- $499
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $499 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. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
What does the JetBlue Premier 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 Premier 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 Premier 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 Premier reward caps and conditions?
The JetBlue Premier 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 Premier?
The JetBlue Premier 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. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
JetBlue Premier 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. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $499 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
- $499 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 Premier welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the JetBlue Premier welcome offer is Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.
- Offer
- 100k JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program (~$1300 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.
- Minimum spend
- $5,000
- Window
- 90Days
Does the JetBlue Premier have an annual fee?
The JetBlue Premier has an annual fee of $499 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $499
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What travel perks does the JetBlue Premier include?
The JetBlue Premier includes Trusted traveler credit, Lounge access, Free checked bag, Access to BlueHouse™ and more in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Trusted traveler credit
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® - Up to $120 application fee credit every 4 years
Lounge access
Priority Pass™ Select access over 1,500 lounges
Free checked bag
Free first checked bag for you and up to 3 eligible travel companions on JetBlue-operated flights
What benefits come with the JetBlue Premier?
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Global Entry $120 Credit
$120/yrGlobal Entry or TSA PreCheck® Up to $120 application fee credit every 4 years
Anniversary Bonus
$100/yrEarn 5,000 bonus points each year after your JetBlue Premier Card account anniversary
Lounge Access
$99/yrPriority Pass™ Select access over 1,500 lounges
Priority Pass
$99/yrGet access to 1,700+ airport lounges worldwide and special offers and discounts in the terminal on dining, retail and spa experiences.
Free Checked Bag
$60/yrFree first checked bag for you and up to 3 eligible travel companions on JetBlue-operated flights
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Global emergency services
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Common questions about the JetBlue Premier
Where do cardholders spend most with the JetBlue Premier?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (2x), fast food (2x), groceries (2x) for the JetBlue Premier. 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.
Is the JetBlue Premier credit card worth it?
The JetBlue Premier from Barclays earns up to 2.6% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $499. New applicants may see: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days..
Does the JetBlue Premier have an annual fee?
The JetBlue Premier carries an annual fee of $499 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 Premier?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the JetBlue Premier 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 Premier charge foreign transaction fees?
The JetBlue Premier 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 Premier welcome bonus?
The JetBlue Premier welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
How does the JetBlue Premier compare to similar cards?
Compare the JetBlue Premier 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 Premier This card | Dining | 2.6% | $499 |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.6% | $99 | |
| Dining | 3.3% | $99 | |
Barclays | Dining | 3% | $0 |
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