SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard®
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The SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard® from Capital One earns up to 2% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2%
- 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 points.
What does the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 59% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 59% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x points | 2% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x points | 2% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x points | 2% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2x points | 2% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2x points | 2% |
Madeen values SaksFirst 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 SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard?
The SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points.
SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 59% 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 points.
Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
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% effective (2x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- SaksFirst value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard have an annual fee?
The SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard 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 SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard?
The SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard includes Global emergency services, HealthLock, Instacart in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
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Mastercard Transit Benefit
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World Elite Concierge
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Instacart
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Priority Pass
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Peacock
$36/yrGet $3 off Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus each month when you use your World Elite or World Legend Mastercard to subscribe. Watch new movies from theaters, buzzworthy original series, hit TV shows, live sports and so much more. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 12/31/2027.1
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/yrEnroll in HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
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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
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Mastercard Travel
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Common questions about the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard
Does the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard have an annual fee?
The SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard 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 SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard at about 2% 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 SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The SaksFirst World Elite 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 credit score do you need for the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard?
Rewards on the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard post as SaksFirst. Redemption value depends on how you use SaksFirst (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How do I maximize rewards on the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard?
To maximize the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout.
How does the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard against Pottery Barn Key Rewards Visa (4% on Dining, $0 fee); SavorOne Dining Rewards (4% on Dining, $95 fee); The Key Rewards Visa (4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
SaksFirst World Elite Mastercard This card | Dining | 2% | $0 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $95 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Capital One | Dining | 4% | $0 |
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