Zolve Black
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The Zolve Black from Community Federal Savings Bank earns up to 1.5% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $299. New applicants may see: $50.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1.5%
- Annual fee
- $299
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $299 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the Zolve Black earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1.5% effective value (1.5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 35% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Zolve Black compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 1.5% effective value (1.5% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 35% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Zolve Black compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1.5% back | 1.5% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
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.
Who should get the Zolve Black?
The Zolve Black fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Zolve Black fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1.5% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 35% 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 1.5% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Less compelling if the $299 annual fee is hard to offset. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $299 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1.5% effective (1.5% back).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- $299 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
What is the Zolve Black welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the Zolve Black welcome offer is $50. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.
- Offer
- $50
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- $50
Does the Zolve Black have an annual fee?
The Zolve Black has an annual fee of $299 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $299
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the Zolve Black?
The Zolve Black 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 Zolve Black
Does the Zolve Black have an annual fee?
The Zolve Black carries an annual fee of $299 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 Zolve Black?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Zolve Black at about 1.5% 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 Zolve Black charge foreign transaction fees?
The Zolve Black 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 is the Zolve Black welcome bonus?
The Zolve Black welcome offer in our snapshot: $50. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
Is the Zolve Black annual fee worth it?
Whether the $299 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Compare effective rates across the cards you already carry in Madeen.
What credit score do you need for the Zolve Black?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of No Credit History / Rebuilding for the Zolve Black. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the Zolve Black compare to similar cards?
Compare the Zolve Black against crypto.com Obsidian (5% on Dining, $0 fee); crypto.com Frosted Rose Gold & Icy White (3% on Dining, $0 fee); crypto.com Royal Indigo & Jade Green (2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Zolve Black This card | Dining | 1.5% | $299 |
Community Federal Savings Bank | Dining | 5% | $0 |
Community Federal Savings Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Community Federal Savings Bank | Dining | 2% | $0 |
Community Federal Savings Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
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