JetBlue cut ties with American Express several months back, but did not immediately share who would take over as their card partner. The answer was revealed at the beginning of March when Barclaycard announced 3 new JetBlue cards.
I’ve always been a fan of Barclaycard given their lax rules compared to AmEx and Chase (I can’t even count how many US Airways / AAdvantage Aviator cards I’ve had). They also don’t have as many cards that I want to apply for (I currently have the Arrival Plus), so I don’t mind using a pull during my next churn for one of these cards in order to get some free flights down to the Caribbean for the family (I’m making them each get one as well). Even better, since all cards are considered separate products, if you were to eventually apply and get approved for each one, you’d end up with 70K total points.
The Flytertalk / BoardingArea consensus typically values JetBlue points at 1.3 – 1.5 cents per point, which means the 30,000 sign-up bonus is worth about $390 – $450, while the 10K sign-up bonus comes in around $130 – $150 for future JetBlue travel. The premium version of the card doesn’t just have the larger sign-up bonus, it also includes free checked bags, a 10% rebate on redemptions, higher earning for JetBlue purchases, and spend towards elite status.
The JetBlue Card (Limited Time Offer) – View this card and additional Travel & Airline credit cards here
- Earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days (Limited Time Offer)
- Earn three points for every $1 spent on JetBlue purchases; two points for every $1 spent at restaurants and grocery stores; one point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
- No annual fee
- No foreign transaction fees
- 50 percent savings on eligible inflight purchases like movies, cocktails and food
The JetBlue Plus Card – View this card and additional Travel & Airline credit cards here (click show more results)
- Earn 30,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days
- Earn six points for every $1 spent on JetBlue purchases; two points for every $1 spent at restaurants and grocery stores; one point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
- Free checked bag for the primary cardmember and up to three companions on the same reservation when you use your JetBlue Plus Card to purchase tickets on JetBlue-operated flights
- Enjoy all Mosaic benefits for one year after you spend $50,000 or more on purchases annually with your card
- Get 10 percent of your points back every time you redeem to use toward your next redemption
- $100 statement credit after purchasing a JetBlue Getaways vacation package of $100 or more with your JetBlue Plus Card, available once every year
- MasterCard World Elite Travel Services, which offers exclusive access to a suite of benefits, amenities and upgrades including premium travel offers from the best-in-class travel companies, world-class travel advisors and access to “Priceless Experiences”
The JetBlue Business Card:
- Earn 30,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days
- Earn six points for every $1 spent on JetBlue purchases; two points for every $1 spent at restaurants and office supply stores; one point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
- Free checked bag for the business owner and up to three companions on the same reservation when you use your JetBlue Business Card to purchase tickets on JetBlue-operated flights.
- Enjoy all Mosaic benefits for one year after you spend $50,000 or more on purchases annually with your card
- Get 10 percent of your points back every time you redeem toward your next redemption
- $100 statement credit after purchasing a JetBlue Getaways vacation package of $100 or more with your JetBlue Business Card, available once every year
You can apply for the new JetBlue cards and other Travel & Airline credit cards here (click show more results at the end of the page)
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