Adding a JetBlue credit card can be smart for frequent — or occasional — JetBlue flyers. JetBlue TrueBlue points redeem for flights across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Europe, including JetBlue Mint. Cobranded cards help you earn more TrueBlue points and work toward Mosaic elite status.
Comparison of current welcome offers
– JetBlue Premier Card — Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 and paying the annual fee in full within the first 90 days. Annual fee: $499 ($150 per authorized user). Bonus value: $1,350 (TPG valuation).
– JetBlue Plus Card — Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 and paying the annual fee in full within the first 90 days. Annual fee: $99. Bonus value: $810.
– JetBlue Business Card — Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 and paying the annual fee in full within the first 90 days. Annual fee: $99. Bonus value: $675.
– JetBlue Card — Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days. Annual fee: $0. Bonus value: $135.
JetBlue Premier Card
Current welcome offer: 100,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend and paying the annual fee within 90 days. TPG values the bonus at $1,350. You’re ineligible if you have or previously had the JetBlue Plus Card.
Key perks:
– Up to $300 in annual statement credits for eligible TrueBlue Travel purchases.
– Complimentary access to BlueHouse airport lounges (not with Blue Basic fares) and Priority Pass.
– Statement-credit opportunities toward a companion pass.
– Elevated redemption rebate on TrueBlue redemptions and an elite-status boost toward Mosaic.
– Group 3 boarding on JetBlue flights and 5,000 anniversary bonus points.
Earning rates:
– 6x points per dollar on JetBlue purchases
– 2x at restaurants and eligible grocery stores
– 1x on other purchases
JetBlue Plus Card
Current welcome offer: 60,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend and paying the annual fee within 90 days. TPG values this at $810.
Key perks:
– 50% savings on eligible inflight purchases.
– First checked bag free for you and up to three travel companions.
– 5,000 anniversary bonus points.
– $100 statement credit after purchasing an eligible JetBlue Vacations package (once per year).
– No foreign transaction fees.
Earning rates:
– 6x on JetBlue purchases
– 2x at restaurants and eligible grocery stores
– 1x on other purchases
JetBlue Business Card
Current welcome offer: 50,000 bonus points after $4,000 spend and paying the annual fee within 90 days. TPG values this at $675.
Key perks:
– 5,000 anniversary bonus points.
– First checked bag free, Group 3 boarding, and 50% savings on eligible inflight purchases.
– Business-oriented earning category.
Earning rates:
– 6x on JetBlue purchases
– 2x at restaurants and office supply stores
– 1x on other purchases
JetBlue Card (no annual fee)
Current welcome offer: 10,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in the first 90 days. TPG values this at $135.
Key perks:
– 50% discount on inflight food and beverage purchases.
– No foreign transaction fees.
Earning rates:
– 3x on JetBlue purchases
– 2x at restaurants and eligible grocery stores
– 1x on other purchases
Bottom line
These welcome bonuses work best if you fly JetBlue or can otherwise extract value from TrueBlue points. Choose the card whose annual fee and benefits align with your travel habits. The JetBlue Premier’s 100,000-point offer is compelling for heavy JetBlue users, but run the numbers for your situation to confirm which card is the best fit.
