Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard®
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The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard® from U.S. Bank earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn a $100 statement credit when you spend $500 with your card in the first 90 days..
- 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. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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. 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 (1% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- Compare simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
What is the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard welcome offer is Earn a $100 statement credit when you spend $500 with your card in the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change — confirm on the issuer application page before applying.
- Offer
- $100
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn a $100 statement credit when you spend $500 with your card in the first 90 days.
- Minimum spend
- $500
- Window
- 90Days
Does the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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
What benefits come with the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard includes Bonus, boost., Fuel Savings in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
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Common questions about the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard
Does the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard welcome bonus?
The Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn a $100 statement credit when you spend $500 with your card in the first 90 days.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard?
Rewards on the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard 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 does the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard against U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature (4% on Dining, $0 fee); SKYPASS Select Visa Signature (3.2% on Dining, $450 fee); SKYPASS Visa Signature (3.2% on Dining, $99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Smith's Rewards World Elite Mastercard This card | Dining | 1% | $0 |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
| Dining | 3.2% | $450 | |
| Dining | 3.2% | $99 | |
U.S. Bank | Dining | 3.2% | $99 |
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