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MBNA Rewards · World Elite Mastercard
MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard
MBNA Rewards rewards on eligible spending. Compare the earn rates and conditions with where you shop.
- Annual fee
- $120
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.5%
- Purchase APR
- 21.99%
Free · No account needed
Card details reviewed
You want MBNA Rewards rewards and will use the available redemption options.
Extra rewards and benefits need to outweigh the annual fee. Interest can outweigh rewards if you carry a balance.
Your estimate
See the rewards after fees, based on where you actually shop.
Your spending is ready to use.
Calculate with my spendingAn estimate, not a guarantee. Approval is up to the issuer.
Rewards
Current rates. Conditions and limits matter as much as the headline number.
- Grocery purchases
- 5 points per $1
Limit: $50,000 in eligible spending per calendar year; then 1 point per $1.
- Restaurant and dining purchases
- 5 points per $1
Limit: $50,000 in eligible spending per calendar year; then 1 point per $1.
- Digital media purchases
- 5 points per $1
Limit: $50,000 in eligible spending per calendar year; then 1 point per $1.
- Household utility and membership purchases
- 5 points per $1
Limit: $50,000 in eligible spending per calendar year; then 1 point per $1.
- All other eligible purchases
- 1 point per $1
Merchant coding and eligibility determine the rate. Rates do not add together unless the issuer explicitly allows it.
Using your rewards
The calculator’s standard value is 0.8¢ per point. Your redemption choice can change the value.
Redemption value depends on how you use your rewards. Check the issuer’s redemption terms before comparing points with cash.
Welcome offer
Welcome bonus of up to 30,000 points ($240 value)
Fees and eligibility
Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.
- Annual fee
- $120
- Additional card
- $50
- Purchase interest rate
- 21.99%
- Cash advance interest rate
- 22.99%
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.5%
Who can apply?
- Personal income
- $80,000
- Household income
- $150,000
Meeting published income criteria does not guarantee approval. Other eligibility conditions and fees may apply.
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Benefits
Value the benefits you will use—not every advertised perk.
Card benefits
Birthday Bonus: 10% bonus points on points earned in previous 12 months up to 15,000 points.
Similar cards
Related reward programs and fees—not a ranking for your spending.
Common questions
Is MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard worth the annual fee?
It depends on whether the extra rewards and benefits you actually use outweigh the $120 annual fee. Use your spending to compare the ongoing value after fees.
Does this card charge a foreign transaction fee?
The published foreign transaction fee is 2.5%. Exchange rates and other applicable charges can still affect your cost. See the issuer’s terms.
How does WealthGeist calculate my estimate?
We match eligible spending to each card’s reward rules, account for spending limits and subtract fees. You can check the breakdown and adjust assumptions. Welcome offers and ongoing rewards are shown separately.
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