Citizens Bank · Business

Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard®

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Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard®0%
Dining at 0%No annual fee
Highest earn rate in Dining at 0% effective value

The Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard® from Citizens Bank earns up to 0% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
0%
Annual fee
$0
Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard® card art

Worth a look for dining spend if you need a business card and can use points the way you redeem today. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points.

Madeen analysis

What does the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 0% effective value (0x points at about 0 cents each). The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Dining is the strongest category at 0% effective value (0x points at about 0 cents each). The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
0x points 0% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
0x points 0%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
0x points 0%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
0x points 0%
Other
General everyday spend
0x points 0%

Madeen values points at about 0 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard?

The Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points.

Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. 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 0x points.

Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.

Worth a look for dining spend if you need a business card and can use points the way you redeem today.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 0% effective (0x points).
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.

Cons

  • Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
  • points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
  • Business card — rewards and liability rules differ from consumer cards.
Fees

Does the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard have an annual fee?

The Citizens Business Platinum 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
Benefits

What benefits come with the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard?

The Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard includes Car Rental Insurance, Global emergency services, HealthLock in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value$660
All catalog benefits valued
  • Microsoft Advertising

    $300/yr

    Grow your business and attract more customers with $300 in advertising credit after spending only $150 with Microsoft Advertising. Offer expires on 7/31/2026.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $300 face value (annualized from issuer terms). Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • Mastercard Transit Benefit

    $200/yr

    Save 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.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $200 face value (annualized from issuer terms). Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • MasterRental® Car Insurance

    $25/yr

    pays for covered damages to a rental vehicle when the eligible Mastercard was used to initiate and pay for the entire rental transaction. The Mastercard holder and those named as authorized drivers in the auto rental contract are covered. The cardholder must rent the car in his or her own name and decline the collision/loss damage waiver offered by the car rental company.

    How we value this

    Insurance/protection — conservative $25/yr expected value, not coverage maximums.

  • Travel Insurance

    $25/yr

    Travel Accident Insurance and $100 per day for 3 days in the event of a baggage delay

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • Car Rental Insurance

    $10/yr

    Reimbursement for covered physical damage and/or theft of a rental vehicle with primary protection: 1-800-MASTERCARD.9

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Global emergency services

    $10/yr

    Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • HealthLock

    $10/yr

    Enjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard® Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Instacart Business

    $10/yr

    Fuel your business with same-day delivery of snacks, supplies and more. Enjoy $0 delivery fees* with three free months of Instacart+ and $20 off your second order each month. Offer expires on 1/31/2027.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Intuit® QuickBooks® Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll

    $10/yr

    Save 30% on QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Solopreneur or QuickBooks Online Payroll for 12 months.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Intuit® TurboTax®

    $10/yr

    Save 20% on the TurboTax solution that best fits your small business needs and can help get your best possible tax outcome.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Luminary

    $10/yr

    Save 30% on an annual or monthly Luminary membership to access Luminary’s global professional education and networking platform. Offer expires on 11/30/2027.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Mastercard Golf

    $10/yr

    Impress clients and employees alike with exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access to other amazing golf benefits.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

Common questions about the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard

Does the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard have an annual fee?

The Citizens Business Platinum 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 Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard at about 0% 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 Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?

The Citizens Business Platinum 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 Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Godo to Excellent for the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

How do you redeem rewards on the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard?

Rewards on the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard post as points. Redemption value depends on how you use points (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.

How do I maximize rewards on the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard?

To maximize the Citizens Business Platinum 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.

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How does the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard compare to similar cards?

Compare the Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard against Citizens Summit Reserve™ World Elite Mastercard (3% on Dining, $295 fee); Citizens Summit™ World Mastercard (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Citizens Private Client™ World Elite Mastercard (2% on Dining, $195 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
Citizens Business Platinum Mastercard
This card
Dining0%$0
Dining3%$295
Dining3%$0
Dining2%$195
Dining2%$0
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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
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