# JetBlue Premier Card Review: 100,000 Point Welcome Bonus

_May 10 15:00_

Tags: JetBlue, JetBlue TrueBlue, JetBlue Plus Card, JetBlue Premier Card, Barclays, credit card, airline, loyalty program, fee change, elite status

The JetBlue Premier Card offers 100,000 TrueBlue points after $5,000 spend. Valued at $1,350, it carries a $499 annual fee and Priority Pass lounge access

## Summary

The JetBlue Premier Card, issued by Barclays, is reviewed with a focus on its value proposition for frequent JetBlue flyers. The card features a welcome bonus of 100,000 TrueBlue points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 and pay the annual fee within the first three months. Based on TPG's May 2026 valuations, these points are worth $1,350 (1.35 cents per point). The card carries a $499 annual fee and includes perks such as an annual statement credit for JetBlue TrueBlue travel, Priority Pass Select lounge membership, JetBlue BlueHouse lounge access, and an elite status head start. It is recommended for those with a credit score of 700 or higher. Those who currently hold or previously held the JetBlue Plus Card are not eligible for this welcome offer but may request a product change. The review notes that while the card is shiny on the outside, the steep annual fee and mediocre earning rates may make it hard to justify for non-die-hard JetBlue fans

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines). Spans 2 hotel programs (Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Barclays, Bilt.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/reviews/jetblue-premier-card-review) — JetBlue Premier Card review: Shiny on the outside, dull on the inside

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