PNC Core® Visa®
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The PNC Core® Visa® from PNC 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 PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa?
The PNC Core Visa 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.
PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa have an annual fee?
The PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa?
The PNC Core Visa includes Cell Phone Protection in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Cell Phone Protection
$7,200/yrWhen you use your eligible PNC Visa credit card to pay your monthly wireless bill, you can get reimbursed up to $800 if your cell phone is stolen or damaged.
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Common questions about the PNC Core Visa
Does the PNC Core Visa have an annual fee?
The PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa charge foreign transaction fees?
The PNC Core Visa 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 PNC Core Visa?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Fair for the PNC Core Visa. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the PNC Core Visa?
Rewards on the PNC Core Visa 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 do I maximize rewards on the PNC Core Visa?
To maximize the PNC Core Visa, 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 PNC Core Visa compare to similar cards?
Compare the PNC Core Visa against PNC Cash Unlimited (2% on Dining, $0 fee); PNC Cash Rewards Visa Signature Business Credit Card (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee); PNC CashBuilder Visa (1.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
PNC Core Visa This card | Dining | 0% | $0 |
| Dining | 2% | $0 | |
| Dining | 1.5% | $0 | |
| Dining | 1.3% | $0 | |
| Dining | 1% | $0 |
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