UBS

UBS Visa Signature

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UBS Visa Signature1%
Dining at 1%No annual feeWelcome bonus
Top 2% for Dining
Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The UBS Visa Signature from UBS earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: 0.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$0
UBS Visa Signature card art

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 1x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Madeen analysis

What does the UBS Visa Signature earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1x points at about 1 cents each). 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 UBS Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1x points at about 1 cents each). 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 UBS Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
1x points 1% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
1x points 1%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
1x points 1%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1x points 1%
Other
General everyday spend
1x points 1%

Madeen values My Choice Rewards (UBS) at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the UBS Visa Signature?

The UBS Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

UBS Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. 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 1x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

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 (1x points).
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
  • No foreign transaction fee listed.
  • Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.

Cons

  • My Choice Rewards (UBS) value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Fees

Does the UBS Visa Signature have an annual fee?

The UBS Visa Signature has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
None
Benefits

What benefits come with the UBS Visa Signature?

The UBS Visa Signature includes $140 Annual Credit, Booking.com, Cell Phone Protection in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value~$9,154
15 of 17 benefits valued
  • Cell Phone Protection

    $7,200/yr

    up to $1,500 per year when you pay your monthly bill with your card

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $600/month × 12 = $7200/yr. Card-specific overrides recommended where amounts differ.

  • Roadside Dispatch®

    $1,000/yr

    This is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $1000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Sofar Sounds

    $240/yr

    Enjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "Sofar Sounds" — annual value verified from issuer terms (legacy auto-derived basis replaced during full catalog audit).

  • Visa Signature Concierge

    $150/yr

    Get assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Premium concierge service — editorial expected value $150/yr (not lounge-access proxy).

  • $140 Annual Credit

    $140/yr

    —for use toward Amazon Prime membership fees charged to your card

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $140/yr annual face value.

  • Global Entry Statement Credit

    $120/yr

    Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $120 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • OpenTable

    $120/yr

    Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "OpenTable" — annual value verified from issuer terms (legacy auto-derived basis replaced during full catalog audit).

  • Priority Pass airport lounge access

    $99/yr

    Enjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Lounge access valued at Priority Pass retail proxy ($99/yr).

  • Travel Insurance

    $25/yr

    Travel and purchase protection

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®

    $10/yr

    Enjoy automatic Silver Status when you sign up for Troon Rewards®, for 10% savings on golf fees, merchandise and lessons at over 150 golf courses across the United States and the world.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Stay connected in over 175 countries

    $10/yr

    Eligible Visa cardholders can now use the GigSky app to access complimentary or discounted global mobile data, in 175+ countries and destinations worldwide as well as on over 200 of the world’s top cruise ships.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Travel and Emergency Assistance Services

    $10/yr

    When you are traveling or working anywhere in the world, your covered Visa card gets you access to a multilingual call center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help get the assistance you need. As a covered cardholder, you, your spouse and dependent children under 22 years of age who are traveling with can call a dedicated toll-free number in the United States, or call collect when traveling abroad.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

Common questions about the UBS Visa Signature

Does the UBS Visa Signature have an annual fee?

The UBS Visa Signature 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 UBS Visa Signature?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the UBS Visa Signature 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 UBS Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?

The UBS Visa Signature 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 UBS Visa Signature welcome bonus?

The UBS Visa Signature welcome offer in our snapshot: 0. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.

What credit score do you need for the UBS Visa Signature?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the UBS Visa Signature. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

How do you redeem rewards on the UBS Visa Signature?

Rewards on the UBS Visa Signature post as My Choice Rewards (UBS). Redemption value depends on how you use My Choice Rewards (UBS) (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.

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How does the UBS Visa Signature compare to similar cards?

Compare the UBS Visa Signature against UBS Visa Infinite (2% on Grocery, $650 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
UBS Visa Signature
This card
Dining1%$0
Grocery2%$650
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Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
Data source Madeen catalog analysis

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