UMB Bank

UMB Travel Select

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UMB Travel Select1%
Dining at 1%No annual feeWelcome bonus
Top 2% for Dining
Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The UMB Travel Select from UMB Bank earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening..

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$0
UMB Travel Select 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 UMB Travel Select 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 UMB Travel Select compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight flights at.

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 UMB Travel Select 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 UMB Points 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 UMB Travel Select?

The UMB Travel Select 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.

UMB Travel Select 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.

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

Cons

  • Charges $2 foreign transaction fees.
  • UMB Points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Welcome bonus

What is the UMB Travel Select welcome bonus?

In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the UMB Travel Select welcome offer is 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.

Offer
15k UMB Points (~$150 estimated)
Terms (catalog snapshot)
15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.
Minimum spend
$1,500
Window
90Days
Fees

Does the UMB Travel Select have an annual fee?

The UMB Travel Select has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $2. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
$2
Benefits

What benefits come with the UMB Travel Select?

The UMB Travel Select includes Auto Rental Insurance, Booking.com, Dovly Uplift™ in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value~$4,814
14 of 16 benefits valued
  • Travel Accident Insurance

    $3,000/yr

    $1 Million in Travel Accident Insurance

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $3000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • Auto Rental Insurance

    $25/yr
    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.

  • Universal Destinations & Experiences

    $10/yr

    Get exciting benefits at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort when you pay with your Visa Signature® or Visa Infinite® card.

    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 UMB Travel Select

Where do cardholders spend most with the UMB Travel Select?

Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on flights (3x), lodging (3x), other travel (3x) for the UMB Travel Select. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.

Does the UMB Travel Select have an annual fee?

The UMB Travel Select 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 UMB Travel Select?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the UMB Travel Select 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 UMB Travel Select charge foreign transaction fees?

The UMB Travel Select charges a foreign transaction fee of $2 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.

What is the UMB Travel Select welcome bonus?

The UMB Travel Select welcome offer in our snapshot: 15,000 Bonus Points when you spend $1,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.

What credit score do you need for the UMB Travel Select?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the UMB Travel Select. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

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How does the UMB Travel Select compare to similar cards?

Compare the UMB Travel Select against UMB Simply Rewards (3% on Dining, $0 fee); UMB Direct Cash (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee); UMB Visa Business Rewards (0% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
UMB Travel Select
This card
Dining1%$0
Dining3%$0
Dining1.5%$0
Dining0%$0
Dining0%$0
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Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
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