Review
Barclays JetBlue Premier Card Review: High-Value Perks for JetBlue Loyalists
Frequent JetBlue flyers, listen up! This JetBlue Premier Card review breaks down how its hefty annual fee can be offset by valuable perks like lounge access, statement credits, and bonus points.
| Annual Fee | $499.00 |
| Regular APR | Purchases – 19.49% to 29.49%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Balance Transfers – your APR will be 19.49% to 29.49%, based on your creditworthiness and other factors. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. APR for cash advances 29.74% This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Intro APR | 0% introductory APR for the first twelve billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. |
| Rewards Rate | 1x-6x points |
| Sign-up Bonus | 80,000 bonus points + 5 tiles |
| Other Fees | Balance transfer fee: Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. The minimum monthly interest charge will be $0.50. Balance transfer fee: 5% (min. $5). Cash advance and fee: 5% (min. $10). Foreign transaction fee: 0%. |
Overview
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Generous sign-up bonus
- High rewards rate on JetBlue purchases
- Intro APR period
- Lounge membership
- Automatic elite status
- Free checked bag
- No foreign transaction fees
Things to consider
- High annual fee
- High regular APR
Benefits
Drawbacks
Decision Guidance
Summary
The JetBlue Premier Card (aka Plus Card) presents a mixed value proposition, resulting in a 'Fair' overall rating. Its strengths lie in the generous rewards program for JetBlue loyalists, including high earning rates on JetBlue purchases, a valuable...