Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard®
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The Citizens Spring™ World 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
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 0x points.
What does the Citizens Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World 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.
Who should get the Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard?
The Citizens Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World 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.
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 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.
Does the Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Citizens Spring™ World 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 Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard?
The Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard includes Global emergency services, HealthLock, Healthlock™ in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Lyft
$1,440/yrEarn $5 in Lyft credit when you take three eligible rides in the same month.
Mastercard Transit Benefit
$200/yrSave when you tap and go with your Spring card and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit locations.
ResortPass
$200/yrEnjoy exclusive daycations at luxurious resorts with a $20 statement credit on your next booking of $200 or more.
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/yrGet two months of free deliveries with Instacart+ and $10 off your second order each month, and avoid the grocery store checkout lines.
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+.
Peacock
$36/yrGet $3 off Peacock Premium each month that you use your card to subscribe, and stay on top of the newest movies, shows and live sports.
ShopRunner
$25/yrWith an online membership, unlock free two-day shipping and free returns at dozens of top stores.
Mastercard Golf
$10/yrSwing away at TPC Network Clubs, as well as golf school and travel packages that'll make you feel like a tour pro.
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.
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Common questions about the Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard
What credit score do you need for a Citizens Amp Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
What is the cash back on Citizens Summit World Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Citizens Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Citizens Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Citizens Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Citizens Spring™ World 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 Spring™ World Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Citizens Spring™ World 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.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Citizens Spring™ World Mastercard This card | Dining | 0% | $0 |
Citizens Bank | Dining | 3% | $295 |
Citizens Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Citizens Bank | Dining | 2% | $195 |
Citizens Bank | Dining | 2% | $0 |
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