PENN Entertainment Mastercard®
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The PENN Entertainment Mastercard® from Comenity 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 2% back.
What does the PENN Entertainment Mastercard earn in each category?
Grocery is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2% back). 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight groceries at 2x among the top bonus.
Grocery is the strongest category at 2% effective value (2% back). 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1% back | 1% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2% back | 2% Top category |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2% back | 2% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1% back | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1% back | 1% |
Madeen values cash back 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard reward caps and conditions?
The PENN Entertainment 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% back at gas stations towards comps
- 2% back at grocery stores towards comps
Who should get the PENN Entertainment Mastercard?
The PENN Entertainment Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2% back.
PENN Entertainment Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2% back. 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 2% back.
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 (2% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
Does the PENN Entertainment Mastercard have an annual fee?
The PENN Entertainment 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard?
The PENN Entertainment 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.
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 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.
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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard
Where do cardholders spend most with the PENN Entertainment Mastercard?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on groceries (2x), gas (2x) for the PENN Entertainment 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.
Does the PENN Entertainment Mastercard have an annual fee?
The PENN Entertainment 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard?
Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the PENN Entertainment 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The PENN Entertainment 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 PENN Entertainment Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Fair for the PENN Entertainment Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the PENN Entertainment Mastercard?
Rewards on the PENN Entertainment Mastercard post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How does the PENN Entertainment Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the PENN Entertainment Mastercard against AAA Daily Advantage Visa Signature (5% on Grocery, $0 fee); Points Power Mastercard (3% on Grocery, $0 fee); Ann Taylor Mastercard (2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
PENN Entertainment Mastercard This card | Grocery | 2% | $0 |
| Grocery | 5% | $0 | |
Comenity | Grocery | 3% | $0 |
Comenity | Grocery | 2% | $0 |
Comenity | Grocery | 2% | $0 |
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