The JetBlue Premier is JetBlue's premium play, and its value rests on lounge access: BlueHouse lounges with eligible fares plus Priority Pass, alongside up to $300 a year in TrueBlue Travel statement credits and a 15% points rebate on award flights. That is a lot to ask for a $499 annual fee, so the math only works if you will actually use the travel credit and the lounges. The signup bonus was recently trimmed from 100,000 to 90,000 points after $5,000 in spending over three months, still a sizable haul. Earning is 6x on JetBlue and TrueBlue Travel purchases, 2x on dining and groceries, and 1x on everything else, which is thin for a card at this price. Big spenders can unlock companion pass statement credits of up to $500 at $15,000 in yearly purchases and up to $1,500 more at $75,000, but casual JetBlue flyers will get most of the core value from the $99 JetBlue Plus.
Earn rates & credits
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Airlines JetBlue and TrueBlue Travel purchases | 6x |
Dining | 2x |
Groceries | 2x |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
TrueBlue Travel Statement Credits Up to $300 in statement credits on TrueBlue Travel purchases (hotels, car rentals, cruises and more) per calendar year | $300 /yr |
Anniversary Points Bonus 5,000 bonus TrueBlue points each year after your account anniversary | 5,000 points /yr |
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit Up to $120 application fee statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every 4 years | $120 every 4 yr |
50% Off Inflight Purchases 50% savings on eligible food, drinks, and Wi-Fi purchased on JetBlue-operated flights | 50% |
| Total annual credits | $330 |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.49%–29.49% variable |
Intro APR on balance transfers | 0% for 12 months |
Foreign transaction fee | None |