MINI
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How we calculate effective rate →
The MINI from BMW Financial Services earns up to 3% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: 5k MINI Reward Points after spending $500 within 90 days.
- Top category
- Gas
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for gas-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
What does the MINI earn in each category?
Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how MINI compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight gas at 3x among.
Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how MINI compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x points | 2% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x points | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3x points | 3% Top category |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values MINI Reward Points at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the MINI?
The MINI fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
MINI fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 82% 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 gas and can earn 3x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement. Travel perks may add value beyond the earn rate.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
Best for gas-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is gas at about 3% effective (3x points).
- That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
- MINI Reward Points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the MINI welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the MINI welcome offer is 5k MINI Reward Points after spending $500 within 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
- 5k MINI Reward Points (~$50 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- 5k MINI Reward Points after spending $500 within 90 days
- Minimum spend
- $500
- Window
- 90Days
Does the MINI have an annual fee?
The MINI has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
What travel perks does the MINI include?
The MINI includes Trusted traveler credit, Global emergency services, HealthLock, Instacart in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Trusted traveler credit
$120/yrEarn 5,000 bonus MINI Reward Points after you spend $500 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening!
How we value this
Editorial: Global Entry application fee ($120) is the standard trusted-traveler credit ceiling on premium cards; TSA PreCheck alone is $85.
What benefits come with the MINI?
MINI Redemption
$250/yrGet 25% more value when you redeem points for a MINI Rewards Card. Use it for MINI service, accessories, lease end costs and more. For example, 20,000 points are worth $250 at MINI Dealerships.
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+.
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.
MINI Driving Experience
Use your MINI Card and save 20% when you book a class through the MINI Driving Experience.
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Common questions about the MINI
Where do cardholders spend most with the MINI?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on gas (3x), coffee (2x), fast food (2x) for the MINI. 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 MINI have an annual fee?
The MINI 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 MINI?
Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the MINI at about 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 MINI charge foreign transaction fees?
The MINI charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.
What is the MINI welcome bonus?
The MINI welcome offer in our snapshot: 5k MINI Reward Points after spending $500 within 90 days. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the MINI?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the MINI. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the MINI compare to similar cards?
Compare the MINI against BMW Precision (3% on Gas, $99 fee); BMW Rewards (3% on Gas, $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
MINI This card | Gas | 3% | $0 |
BMW Financial Services | Gas | 3% | $99 |
BMW Financial Services | Gas | 3% | $0 |
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