JetBlue Plus Card review

The perks

• Signup bonus.
  Spend $1,000 in your first 90 days of card membership and earn 40,000 bonus points. This is one of the easiest signup bonuses you can get with a redemption value of up to $600 according to the Barclays site.
• Reward points.
  Earn 6x points on JetBlue purchases, 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores and 1x points on everything else you buy.
• Intro balance transfer APR.
  Get a 0% intro APR on balance transfers for the first 12 billing cycles from account opening. After that, a variable APR of 15.99%, 19.99% or 24.99% applies. This is one of the rare airline credit cards that comes with an intro APR period.
• First checked bag free.
  First checked bags are normally $30 per bag, per flight. That means a family of four can use this perk and save $240.

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• Account anniversary bonus.
  Get 5,000 bonus points every year on your card anniversary. With a redemption value of up to $75, this quickly lowers the card’s annual cost.
• Points pooling.
  You and up to six other family members or friends can choose to pool points together. The pool leader can then designate members who want to redeem points.
• No foreign transaction fees.
  You’ll pay nothing in foreign transaction fees if you use your card while traveling abroad.
• In-flight savings.
  Save 50% on eligible in-flight purchases including cocktails and food. Savings appear as a statement credit within four to six weeks after your transaction posts to your account.
• Vacation package statement credit.
  Purchase a $100 or more vacation package with your card and get $100 in statement credit once every year.
• Points back upon redemption.
  Get 10% points back after you redeem an award flight with JetBlue.

What to watch out for

• Annual fee.
  The card comes with a $99 annual fee.
• Balance transfer limitations.
  Balance transfers must post within your first 45 days of card membership to use the intro APR period.
• No intro APR on purchases.
  The card offers intro APR period on balance transfers, but not on purchases. If that’s what you need, check out 0% intro APR credit cards.
• Taxes and fees on award flights.
  Domestic flights come with fees and taxes of $5.60 for one-way and $11.20 for round-trip flights. International award flights cost $5.60 to $161.50 for one-way and $27.60 to $171.60 for round-trip flights.

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What should I know before I apply?

People 18 years old and up can apply for the card with the following information:

• Full name and contact information.
• Residential address and time in the permanent address.
• Employment information and annual income.
• Date of birth, Social Security number and mother’s maiden name.

What credit score do I need?

Your chances of approval increase with a good to an excellent credit score of 670 or higher.

What do customers say about the JetBlue Plus Card?

Customers love the signup bonus and the value they get from the TrueBlue points. However, some say it took too long to get the bonus points applied to their account.

The Better Business Bureau rates Barclays with an A+. If you’re planning on using the bonus points for a trip, make sure you allow enough time for them to post to your account.

How to apply for the JetBlue Plus Card

1. Go to JetBlue website and find the JetBlue Plus Card. Click Apply now.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. Review your application and submit.

How long will it take to get my JetBlue Plus Card?

Barclays can make an immediate decision on your application. But if they require additional information, it could take a few business days up to a few weeks.

Upon approval, expect your card to arrive in up to 10 business days.

I got the card. Now what?

• Download the Barclays US app. Use the app to access your FICO score, track your transactions and more.
• Download the JetBlue – Book & Manage trips mobile app. You can use the app as a boarding pass, to book flights, to track your TrueBlue points and more.
• Avoid paying interest and fees. Try to pay your balance on time. Otherwise, you’ll pay late payment fees and interest on your balance.
• Customer support. Call Barclays at 866-928-8598 for any questions you may have.

Bottom line

If you often fly JetBlue, this could be a solid card for you. You’ll save money on your first checked bag per flight, earn JetBlue TrueBlue points on your purchases and get to earn a generous signup bonus that can cover your annual fee for up to five years.

But if you often fly other airlines, you might want to compare other general airline credit card options to find a card that’s right for you.

Our guide to the JetBlue TrueBlue program

Frequently asked questions

• What are TrueBlue points?

  TrueBlue points are points for JetBlue’s loyalty program. You can use these points to buy flights with no blackout dates.

• Do points expire?

  TrueBlue points stay valid as long as you maintain an account in good standing.

• How much are points worth?

  JetBlue points are typically worth slightly over the industry average of 1 cent per point. For example, as of March 2019 we were able to find $179 one-way flights from Los Angeles to New York City for 10,700 points. Assuming the same price for a return flight, your fare would be easily covered by JetBlue Plus Card 40,000 introductory points bonus.

• Is there an elite status of JetBlue membership?

  Yes, it’s called Mosaic. You can upgrade to this status with 15,000 flight points or 12,000 flight points + 30 segments.

  Perks include:

  • First and second bag free
  • Early boarding

  • Complimentary alcoholic beverages
  • Expedited checkpoint security