Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback
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The Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback from Pinnacle Bank earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 1%
- 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 1% back.
What does the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1% back | 1% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1% back | 1% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1% back | 1% |
| 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.
Who should get the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback?
The Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.
Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% 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% back.
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 1% effective (1% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
Does the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback have an annual fee?
The Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback 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 Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback?
The Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback 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 Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback
Does the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback have an annual fee?
The Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback 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 Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback at about 1% 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 Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback charge foreign transaction fees?
The Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback 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 Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback?
Rewards on the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback 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 do I maximize rewards on the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback?
To maximize the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback, 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.
How does the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback compare to similar cards?
Compare the Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback against Pinnacle Bank Business Platinum Payback (1% on Dining, $0 fee); Pinnacle Bank Business Platinum Preferred (1% on Dining, $0 fee); Pinnacle Bank Business World Elite (1% on Dining, $29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Pinnacle Bank Platinum Payback This card | Dining | 1% | $0 |
Pinnacle Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
Pinnacle Bank | Dining | 1% | $0 |
Pinnacle Bank | Dining | 1% | $29 |
Pinnacle Bank | Dining | 1% | $249 |
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