Milestone Mastercard®
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The Milestone Mastercard® from Genesis Bank earns up to 0% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $99.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 0%
- Annual fee
- $99
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $99 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points.
What does the Milestone 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 Milestone 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 Milestone 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 Milestone Mastercard?
The Milestone 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.
Milestone 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.
Less compelling if the $99 annual fee is hard to offset. 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 the $99 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 0% effective (0x points).
- Rewards post as points; compare redemption paths before assuming cash-equivalent value.
Cons
- $99 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Charges $1 foreign transaction fees.
- points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Milestone Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Milestone Mastercard has an annual fee of $99 and a foreign transaction fee of $1. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $99
- Foreign transaction fee
- $1
What benefits come with the Milestone Mastercard?
The Milestone 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 Milestone Mastercard
Does the Milestone Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Milestone Mastercard carries an annual fee of $99 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 Milestone Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Milestone 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 Milestone Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Milestone Mastercard charges a foreign transaction fee of $1 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.
Is the Milestone Mastercard annual fee worth it?
Whether the $99 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 Milestone Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of No Credit History / Rebuilding for the Milestone Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Milestone Mastercard?
Rewards on the Milestone 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 does the Milestone Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Milestone Mastercard against Destiny Mastercard (0% on Dining, $59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Milestone Mastercard This card | Dining | 0% | $99 |
Genesis Bank | Dining | 0% | $59 |
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