What's the JetBlue credit card sign-up bonus?

The JetBlue credit card requires a good to excellent credit score to qualify for a card. That means you’ll need a score of at least 700 for the standard JetBlue credit card. A credit score of 750+ will give you a good chance of being approved for the JetBlue Plus card.… read full answer

A good to excellent credit score doesn’t guarantee approval for either card, but it is an important part of the application. Other factors that will be considered include income, employment status, payment history, and more. JetBlue credit cards are exclusive to Barclays and are on the MasterCard network.

The JetBlue the higher-tier JetBlue Plus are airline rewards cards. If you meet the credit score requirement and are approved for either card, you’ll earn points on your purchases, and plenty of perks when you spend on JetBlue-operated flights.

But there are stark differences between the two, particularly in its initial bonus and rewards earnings. The JetBlue Plus is far superior in these categories, but it comes with a $99 annual fee.

Here is how the JetBlue vs. JetBlue Plus cards compare:

• Annual fee: Jet Blue $0; JetBlue Plus, $99. Jet Blue wins.
• Initial bonus: Jet Blue, 10,000 points when you spend $1,000 in first 90 days; JetBlue Plus, 40,000 points when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days. JetBlue Plus wins.
• Rewards: JetBlue, 3 points per $1 spent on Jet Blue purchases; 2 points at restaurants and grocery stores; 1 point on all other purchases; JetBlue Plus, 6 points per $1 spent on Jet Blue purchases; 2 points at restaurants and grocery stores; 1 point on all other purchases. JetBlue Plus wins.
• Introductory APR: JetBlue and Jet BluePlus both offer 0% interest for12 months on balance posted within the first 45 days. Tie
• Regular APR: JetBlue and Jet BluePlus, 17.74% - 26.74% (V), based on creditworthiness. Tie.
• Foreign Transaction: Neither the JetBlue or JetBlue Plus charges a foreign transaction fee. Tie.
• Other benefits: JetBlue, 50% off in-flight food and beverage purchases; JetBlue Plus, 50% off in-flight food and beverage purchases; free first checked bag for primary cardholder; 5,000 bonus points on your card anniversary; 10% of points back every time you redeem. JetBlue Plus wins.

JetBlue Plus is the clear winner, if you’re a regular JetBlue flyer and will spend enough to recoup the $99 annual fee. If you check four free bags in a year, at $25 per checked bag, the $99 annual fee will have paid for itself.

If you’re a business owner, you’ll need an excellent credit score to qualify for the JetBlue Business card. It offers most of the same features and perks as the JetBlue Plus, but without the introductory 0% APR for balance transfers. It also charges a $99 annual fee.

You can easily check your JetBlue Credit Card application status online. You'll need to enter your last name, the last 4 digits of your Social Security number, your zip code, and your email address. After that, you'll see if you've been approved or denied, or if Barclays, the issuer, is still processing your application.… read full answer

If you've been denied for the JetBlue Credit Card in error - or if you think they'd reconsider after you make a case for yourself - call the Barclays reconsideration line at 866-408-4064. The line is open from 8 am ET to midnight, 7 days a week.

The JetBlue Plus Card’s benefits include a 70,000 points-point initial bonus, a free checked bag every time you fly, and 6 points per dollar spent on JetBlue Airways purchases. The JetBlue Card also lets you pool rewards with family members and redeem them for any JetBlue flight with no blackout dates.… read full answer

Since most JetBlue Plus Card benefits involve flying with JetBlue, it’s best for brand loyal frequent flyers. But you need the full picture to decide if JetBlue Plus is right for you.

Here are the top 10 JetBlue Plus benefits:

1. 70,000 points-point initial bonus: New JetBlue Plus Card customers get 70,000 points points after you spend $1,000+ in the first 90 days after account opening and pay your annual fee.
2. 5,000-point anniversary bonus: From your first account anniversary onward, you’ll get 5,000 bonus points (worth about $50) for every year that you keep your JetBlue Plus account active and in good standing.
3. 6x rewardson JetBlue purchases: For every $1 you spend on JetBlue Airways, you get 6 points. You also get 2 points for every $1 spent at restaurants and on groceries, plus 1 point per $1 for all other purchases.
4. Redeem rewards for any JetBlue flight: As long as your account is open and in good standing, you can redeem your points for any seat on any flight, with no blackout dates. You’ll need to cover the full price of your rewards flight with points. The number of points necessary for redemption varies from flight to flight, depending on price.
5. 10% redemption bonus: Whenever you redeem your reward points for a JetBlue flight, you get 10% of them back as a bonus. So, if you purchase a flight with 50,000 rewards points, you’d get 5,000 points credited to your account.
6. Free checked bag: You and up to three travel companions get your first checked bag free, so long as all the tickets were purchased with your JetBlue Plus.
7. Points pooling: You can share your rewards points with up to six people. Participants must include at least one person who is at least 21 years old. Just log into your TrueBlue account, become the “Pool Leader” and invite up to six “Participants”. As soon as one TrueBlue member accepts the invitation, the Points Pooling account is officially created.
8. 0% foreign transaction fees: You won’t pay extra for making purchases abroad or through an internationally based merchant with your JetBlue Plus Card.
9. 50% in-flight savings: When you buy food or drinks on a JetBlue flight with your JetBlue Plus Card, you get half the price back as a statement credit. This benefit does not apply to internet access or duty-free purchases.
10. Upgrade to Mosaic: JetBlue Plus cardholders who spend $50,000 in a year will be enrolled in JetBlue’s Mosaic loyalty program. Mosaic members get airline fees waived, two free checked bags, early boarding, expedited security lines, complimentary cocktails while flying, and 3 extra points per dollar spent on JetBlue flights.

There are a few other JetBlue Plus Credit Card benefits. For example, you get a $100 statement credit after purchasing a JetBlue Vacations package of $100 or more with this card. Such things may or may not save you any money at the end of the day.

Whether or not JetBlue Plus benefits you will ultimately come down to how often you fly JetBlue and whether your credit is good enough to qualify. If the answers are a lot and excellent, then this is a good card for you.