MasterCard credit cards

MasterCard is a second largest global payments network, covering almost 27% of all global purchase transactions.

Many banks over the World issue different types of cards under MasterCard payment network: credit, secured, prepaid and debit.

intro purchase APR n/aregular APR9.24 - 18.00% (V)
intro BT APR n/a 9.24-18%
rewards 1 point/$1 with no limit
bad credit / no credit required

no annual fee

1 point per dollar rewards

low APR

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intro purchase APR no intro offerregular APR14.49 - 22.49% (V)
intro BT APR 14.49-22.49 3% BT fee $5 min
rewards 1 mile/$1 +25,000 sign-up miles
  • earn rate 1 mile per $1 for all purchases
  • get 25,000 bonus miles after spending $750 in the first 3 months 
excellent required

$50 annual fee (waived for the first year)

25,000 miles welcome bonus

1 mile per $1

Airline benefits

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intro purchase APR no intro offerregular APR15.99% (V)
intro BT APR 15.99% 3% BT fee $5 min
rewards 1x-2x points on $1 + 12,000 points intro
  • get 2x points on Amtrak purchases
  • 1x on all other purchases
  • plus 12,000 points sign up bonus after spending $500 in the first 3 months

 

good credit required

no annual fee

2x points on Amtrak

12,000 welcome bonus

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bad credit required

$4.95 monthly fee

connected to your Paypal account

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intro purchase APR no intro offerregular APR19.24% (V)
bad credit required

1% Cash Back Rewards on payments

Choose your own credit line - $200 to $2000 – based on your security deposit

Build your credit score.¹ Reports to all 3 credit bureaus

No minimum credit score required for approval!

¹ Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.

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Benefits

For a full list of benefits visit Master Card website. We’ll focus on the most important benefits here.

MasterCard cards come in Standard, Gold, Platinum, World, World Elite tiers, followed by the exclusive MasterCard Black.

 

MasterCard Standard benefits

  1. Apple Pay. You can use your MasterCard card with Apple Pay if your bank supports it.
  2. Travel Accident Insurance for a cardholder and close family members
  3. Zero Liability on fraud transactions
  4. Price Protection. You can get a difference in price, if an item purchased with a card is found being advertised for a lower price. Good for 60 days after a purchase was made.

 

Additional Gold level benefits

  1. Rental Insurance. This is an important and valuable benefit can only be found on the gold and higher tier of MC cards. Available for rentals up to 31 days, vehicles with MSRP less than $50,000. Some countries are not covered.
  2. Master Assist. Assists you in emergency on a travel. You pay for services if needed. Consultation and assistance is provided for free by MasterCard

 

Additional Platinum benefits

  1. Concierge Services – non emergency assistant services.
  2. Master Assist Plus with a coverage of $25,000 for medical, evacuation and similar emergency expenses.

 

Additional World level benefits

  1. Priceless cities. A list of exclusive opportunities and deals across World’s largest cities.
  2. Airport Lounge Access. 600 lounges in 100 countries. You pay for each visit by yourself.
  3. Price Protection for 120 days
  4. Trip Cancellation Insurance
  5. Baggage Delay Insurance, Lost or Damaged Luggage Insurance (up to $300 per bag)
  6. Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance

 

Additional World Elite benefits

  1. 24/7 Personal Travel Advisor

 

Master Card Black benefits

  1. MasterAssist Black. All services, covered by a lower programs as well as coverage $25,000 for a cardmember and $15,000 for dependents.
  2. Baggage Loss Insurance up to $1,200, Trip Cancellation up to $1,000, and Trip Delay Insurance up to $200.
  3. Personal Assistant
  4. Priority Pass Airport Lounge Access


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