100,000 Points
Worth $1,000
After you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 5 months of card membership.
- 7%GM
- 3%Everywhere
Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit
Excellent
Terms apply.
See rates & fees.Barclays
JetBlue Premier
JetBlue Premier is built for frequent JetBlue flyers who will actually use airline-specific perks, lounge access, and the card’s travel credits. This is not an everyday spending card first, it is a premium loyalty card that makes the most sense if JetBlue is already a big part of how you travel.
Welcome Offer
100,000 Points
Annual Fee
$499
Rec. Credit Score
Excellent
Good For
Frequent JetBlue flyers
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Is the JetBlue Premier worth it?
This card is great for...
JetBlue loyalists
Airport lounge access
Checked bag savings
JetBlue Premier is worth a look if you fly JetBlue often enough to make real use of the built-in travel benefits. The biggest piece is the up to $300 in annual TrueBlue Travel statement credits, which can meaningfully reduce the effective cost of the $499 annual fee. Add in a free first checked bag for you and up to 3 eligible companions, Group 3 boarding, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit, lounge access, and the annual 25-tile boost toward Mosaic status, and the card starts to make sense for regular JetBlue travelers who value convenience as much as points.
For most other readers, the fit is much narrower. The ongoing rewards rate is not the reason to get this card, and if you are not consistently booking JetBlue flights, much of the value will go unused. This is a premium airline card for committed JetBlue customers, not a broad travel card for casual flyers.
MaxRewards Verdict
A strong fit for travelers who already fly JetBlue often and can use the annual travel credits, bag benefit, and lounge access. If JetBlue is only an occasional airline for you, the $499 fee is hard to justify.
Welcome Offer
100,000 Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
≈ $1,300–$1,350
What 100,000 Points could be worth, based on how you redeem
- Award flights (JetBlue)Revenue-based; no fixed award chart≈ $1,350≈ 1.35¢ per point
- Cash + PointsMix cash and points on JetBlue-operated flights, from 500 points≈ $1,300≈ 1.3¢ per point
Required Spend
$5,000
Time Frame
3 Months
Required Spend
$5,000
Time Frame
3 Months
What's your average monthly spend?
You should easily hit the bonus threshold with this spend!
Rewards
Rewards percent based on a valuation of 1.2¢ per TrueBlue point
JetBlue Premier earns TrueBlue points, so the value here depends less on bonus category complexity and more on how often you redeem within the JetBlue program. Think of the rewards side as a supporting feature, while the card’s real appeal comes from its travel perks and airline-specific benefits.
CategoryEst. yearly spendRateRewards
Everywhere
Est. yearly spend
Rate1.2%
Rewards$0$0
Est. Annual Rewards
Benefits
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The benefits are what carry this card. If you can use the annual TrueBlue Travel credits, airport lounge access, checked bag benefit, and JetBlue travel conveniences on a regular basis, they do most of the work in offsetting the annual fee.
Enrollment is required for select benefits
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TrueBlue Travel statement creditsAutotracked
More Benefits
Free first checked bag
for you and up to 3 eligible travel companions on JetBlue-operated flights
Access to BlueHouse
Complimentary access to BlueHouse for cardmembers with eligible fares.
Priority Pass
Access to over 1,800 participating lounges and travel experiences in over 700 airports in 146 countries.
Group 3 boarding
Group 3 boarding on JetBlue-operated flights
25-Tile Bonus
Receive an annual 25-tile bonus after year-end to fast-track your Mosaic status for the next year
Recommended Minimum Credit
Min: Excellent
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Excellent credit or higher is recommended for this card.
Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee
$499
Purchase APR
19.49% - 29.49%
Variable
Transfer APR
19.49% - 29.49%
Variable
Cash Advance APR
29.74%
Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Late Payment
$41
Return Payment
$41
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