Dillard’s Mastercard®
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The Dillard’s Mastercard® from Citi earns up to 2% effective value on grocery in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Grocery
- Effective value
- 2%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for grocery-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points.
What does the Dillard’s Mastercard earn in each category?
Grocery is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 69% of the 2,855 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Dillard’s Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight groceries at 2x.
Grocery is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2x points at about 1 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 69% of the 2,855 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Dillard’s Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 1% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x points | 2% Top category |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x points | 2% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values Dillard's at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Dillard’s Mastercard reward caps and conditions?
The Dillard’s Mastercard 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.
- 2 points at gas stations
- 2 points at supermarkets
Who should get the Dillard’s Mastercard?
The Dillard’s Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points.
Dillard’s Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its grocery effective rate higher than about 69% 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 grocery and can earn 2x points.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
Best for grocery-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is grocery at about 2% effective (2x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
- Dillard's value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Dillard’s Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Dillard’s Mastercard 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 benefits come with the Dillard’s Mastercard?
The Dillard’s Mastercard includes 10% off Welcome Shopping Pass, Global emergency services, HealthLock 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+.
10% off Welcome Shopping Pass
$100/yrOpen a Dillard's Credit Card Account and Earn a 10% off welcome shopping pass3 with your first statement when you make $100 in purchases with your Dillard’s Credit Card at Dillard’s on the day you’re approved (max. $100 discount).
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.
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Common questions about the Dillard’s Mastercard
Where do cardholders spend most with the Dillard’s Mastercard?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on groceries (2x), gas (2x) for the Dillard’s Mastercard. 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.
What credit score do you have to have to get a Dillard's credit card?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Dillard’s Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
Does the Dillard’s Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Dillard’s 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 Dillard’s Mastercard?
Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Dillard’s 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 Dillard’s Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Dillard’s Mastercard 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 credit score do you need for the Dillard’s Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Dillard’s Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the Dillard’s Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Dillard’s Mastercard against Citi Dividend (5% on Grocery, $0 fee); AllModern Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $0 fee); American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Dillard’s Mastercard This card | Grocery | 2% | $0 |
Citi | Grocery | 5% | $0 |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 | |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 | |
| Grocery | 3% | $0 |
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