Miles · Mastercard · $99 annual fee
Last verified 2026-10-26. Review issuer source
Barclays FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard is a $99-a-year miles card from Barclays. Its best everyday rates are 3x on dining; everything else earns 1x. There is also 5x on Frontier, a single-merchant rate. Rewards are Frontier Miles miles that only spend inside that program, so we value them at roughly a third of a cent each.
On our reference budget of $24,600 a year it earns $106, which clears the $99 fee with $7 to spare before any credits or perks. The welcome bonus, 50,000 miles after $500 in 90 days, is the strongest reason to open it in a given year. The annual fee is waived the first year.
Get it if you already fly or stay with Frontier Miles often enough to use the free checked bag. A general travel card earns points that go more places.
Earn 2x miles on eligible restaurant purchases
Earn 5x miles on eligible purchases at flyfrontier.com
Earn 50,000 Miles after spending $500 and paying the annual fee in full in the first 90 days + Earn another 10,000 Miles after your new authorized user makes any purchase with the card, also in the first 90 days.
Fee waived when you book an award ticket and use your FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard to pay the related taxes and fees, starting from $5.60 for one-way ticket.
Lets you keep an eye on your credit score and get alerts when we learn that your credit score has changed.
After every account anniversary with eligible purchase.
Primary cardmembers will receive two free checked bags on all Frontier Airlines operated flights.
Allows cardmembers to enjoy Zone 2 boarding.
These come from Mastercard, not from Barclays. Every card on the World Mastercard tier carries them, so they should not decide between two cards.
A smooth departure starts with Fast Track access. Use your World Mastercard to purchase* discounted access to a dedicated security lane for you and your guests at select airports in 30+ countries outside the U.S. Enjoy this benefit as part of The Mastercard Collection.
Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
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Save when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.
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Chef-curated menus, signature drinks, and a space designed for travelers. Taste by Priceless is a dining club that reimagines culinary experiences at the airport — now open at Hong Kong International Airport. Use your World Mastercard to purchase access for yourself and your guests, as a benefit of The Mastercard Collection.
Benefit descriptions are the issuer’s and network’s own wording, trimmed for length. Limits and exclusions are in the guide to benefits.
| Card | Annual fee | Rewards earned | Net after fee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard®This card · 3x on dining | $99 | $106 | +$7 | 1050th of 1,284 |
| The AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®Barclays's most-held other card · 3% on airfare | None | $342 | +$342 | 519th of 1,284 |
| Chase Freedom Flex® Credit CardThe strongest no-fee card on this budget · 7% on dining | None | $822 | +$822 | 1st of 1,284 |
| Robinhood Gold CardHighest net return on this budget · 3% on everything | $50 | $798 | +$748 | 2nd of 1,284 |
Reference budget: groceries $6,000, dining and restaurants $3,600, gas and ev charging $2,400, travel and transit $3,000, online shopping $2,400, entertainment and streaming $1,200, everything else $6,000. Points are valued at 1¢ unless the program is worth less; statement credits, welcome bonuses, and perks are left out. Run it with your own spending.
