Why consider a JetBlue card
JetBlue TrueBlue points cover flights across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Europe, including JetBlue Mint. A cobranded card speeds up point-earning and can help toward Mosaic elite status. Below is a snapshot of the current welcome offers and key perks to help you decide which card fits your travel pattern.
Quick comparison of current welcome offers
– JetBlue Premier Card: 100,000 bonus points after $5,000 in purchases and paying the $499 annual fee within the first 90 days. Authorized-user fee: $150. TPG values this bonus at about $1,350. Note: you’re ineligible if you have or previously had the JetBlue Plus Card.
– JetBlue Plus Card: 60,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases and paying the $99 annual fee within 90 days. TPG valuation: about $810.
– JetBlue Business Card: 50,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases and paying the $99 annual fee within 90 days. TPG valuation: about $675.
– JetBlue Card (no annual fee): 10,000 bonus points after $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days. TPG valuation: about $135.
JetBlue Premier Card — who it’s for
Current welcome offer: 100,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend + paying the $499 annual fee within 90 days. Valued around $1,350.
Key perks:
– Up to $300 annually in statement credits for eligible TrueBlue Travel purchases.
– Complimentary access to BlueHouse airport lounges (excluded on Blue Basic fares) and Priority Pass access.
– Statement-credit opportunities toward a companion pass.
– Enhanced redemption rebate on TrueBlue redemptions and an elite-status boost toward Mosaic.
– Group 3 boarding and 5,000 anniversary bonus points.
Earning rates:
– 6x points per $1 on JetBlue purchases
– 2x at restaurants and eligible grocery stores
– 1x on other purchases
This card is best if you fly JetBlue frequently and can use the lounge access, travel credits and the large welcome bonus to offset the high annual fee.
JetBlue Plus Card — value-focused frequent flyers
Current welcome offer: 60,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend + paying $99 annual fee within 90 days. Valued about $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
A lower fee than Premier with useful travel perks for regular JetBlue travelers.
JetBlue Business Card — for small-business owners who fly JetBlue
Current welcome offer: 50,000 bonus points after $4,000 spend + paying $99 annual fee within 90 days. Valued about $675.
Key perks:
– 5,000 anniversary bonus points
– First checked bag free, Group 3 boarding, 50% off eligible inflight purchases
– Business-oriented bonus category for certain purchases
Earning rates:
– 6x on JetBlue purchases
– 2x at restaurants and office supply stores
– 1x on other purchases
Good choice if you want business-friendly bonus categories and JetBlue benefits for work travel.
JetBlue Card (no annual fee) — occasional JetBlue flyers
Current welcome offer: 10,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in the first 90 days. Valued about $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
A no-annual-fee option to start earning TrueBlue points without committing to a yearly cost.
Bottom line
Pick the card whose annual fee and benefits match your JetBlue usage. The JetBlue Premier’s 100,000-point welcome offer is the most lucrative on paper, but it comes with a high $499 fee and an authorized-user fee. The Plus and Business cards deliver strong midtier bonuses and recurring perks at a much lower annual cost. The no-fee JetBlue Card gives basic earning power without an annual charge. Run the math on how often you fly, whether you’ll use lounge access and credits, and how many points you can realistically redeem before deciding.