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 no intro offerregular APR15.24% (V)
bad credit / no 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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intro purchase APR no intro offerregular APR29.99 - 29.99% (V)
bad credit required

$125 annual fee

$60 annual maintenance fee

$30 additional annual fee

25 days of grace period

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intro purchase APR 0% for 15 monthsregular APR10.74 - 21.74% (V)
intro BT APR 0% for 15 months 3% BT fee min $10
rewards 1, 2, or 5% on $1 +10-25% bonus
  • earn 5% back on gas and grocery with a $6.000 annual limit (2% then)
  • 1% on all purchases
  • 10-25% bonus on your cash back when redeemed electronically on your SanTrust checking account
excellent required

no annual fee

2-5% cash back on gas and groceries

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intro purchase APR 0% for 15 monthsregular APR15.49 - 24.24% (V)
intro BT APR 0% for 15 months 3% BT fee $5 min
rewards 1% or 5% on every $1 +$100
  • 5% cashback on quarterly categories ($1,500 quarterly limit, then 1%)
  • get $100 bonus after spending $500 on the card in the first 3 months
  • get $25 on first added authorized card user

 

fair credit required

no annual fee

0% intro APR

5% cash back on quarterly categories

$100 intro bonus

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intro purchase APR no intro offerregular APR13.49 - 23.49% (V)
intro BT APR 13.49-23.49 3% BT fee min $10
rewards 1-3 points/$1 +10,000 intro points
  • earn 3x points on Norwegian  purchases
  • 1 point per dollar on other purchases
  • get 10,000 points after your first card purchase
good credit required

no annual fee

3x points on Norwegian purchases

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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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