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Barclays JetBlue Plus
Card guide overview
The mid-tier JetBlue co-branded card with 6X on JetBlue purchases, a free first checked bag for the cardmember and 3 companions, 5,000 anniversary points, and a $100 JetBlue Vacations credit.
Key card attributes
| Issuing bank | Reward currency | Currency type | Network | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | TrueBlue | Airline Miles | Mastercard | $99 |
Closest alternatives
At a glance
The card in three decisions.
The Barclays JetBlue Plus Card is the mid-tier JetBlue co-branded card at $99. It earns 6X on JetBlue purchases, 2X at restaurants and grocery stores, and 1X everywhere else. Headline benefits include a free first checked bag for the cardmember and up to 3 companions on the same reservation, 5,000 anniversary points each year, 10% points back on JetBlue-operated award flights, a $100 JetBlue Vacations credit, and 50% savings on inflight food and drink.
For regular JetBlue flyers, the Plus is typically the sweet spot in the lineup. The free first checked bag alone can cover most of the annual fee on a single round-trip for a family of four, and the 5,000 anniversary points, 10% points-back on award flights, and $100 JetBlue Vacations credit stack on top. The main watchout is whether you fly JetBlue enough to unlock the bag and Vacations benefits—occasional flyers may be better served by the no-fee JetBlue Card, while very frequent flyers may prefer the Premier for lounge access, Group 3 boarding, and the richer credits.
Best fit
Regular JetBlue flyers who want a free checked bag and solid annual benefits at a moderate fee
If you fly JetBlue a few times a year, especially with companions who check bags, the Plus typically pays for itself through the bag benefit, anniversary points, and JetBlue Vacations credit.
Current timing
70K is the maximum tracked offer above the standard public level
The 70K offer is the highest tracked public level, 30,000 points above the 40K standard public offer.
Main watchout
The $99 fee needs consistent JetBlue travel and Vacations use to justify
If you only fly JetBlue once a year and never book JetBlue Vacations, the no-fee JetBlue Card may be the better fit. Conversely, very frequent flyers should weigh the Premier for its lounge access and richer credits.
Current and historical offer
70K is the maximum tracked offer above the 40K standard level.
We compare public points offers with public points offers. Referral, targeted, and mixed cash-plus-points offers are outside this ladder.
Timing assessment
70K is 30K above the standard offer and is the maximum tracked level.
The 70K offer is the highest tracked public level above the 40K standard offer. If you have upcoming JetBlue travel, the free checked bag and annual benefits may outweigh waiting for a different promotion.
Why someone may still apply
The free checked bag and anniversary benefits start immediately upon approval.
If you have upcoming JetBlue travel, the free first checked bag for you and up to 3 companions, 5,000 anniversary points, and 10% points back on award flights can justify applying at the current elevated offer rather than waiting.
Card benefits
Free first checked bag, anniversary points, and a JetBlue Vacations credit define the Plus value proposition.
The tiers are a Points Brief editorial assessment of decision importance and rarity among mid-tier airline co-branded cards—not labels supplied by Barclays.
Tier 1 · Core JetBlue value
Benefits that define the card value proposition.
Free first checked bag for cardmember and up to 3 companions
Receive the first checked bag free for the cardmember and up to 3 companions on the same reservation on JetBlue-operated flights.
- Applies to the first checked bag on JetBlue-operated flights for the cardmember and up to 3 companions on the same reservation.
- A single round-trip with two bags can offset a meaningful share of the annual fee.
Know the limits: Benefit applies to JetBlue-operated flights only and to the first checked bag per passenger on the same reservation. Weight and size limits apply.
Points back on award flights
Get 10% of the TrueBlue points redeemed back on JetBlue-operated award flights, effectively discounting award redemptions.
Tier 2 · Annual benefits, everyday earning, and inflight value
Benefits that add value each year beyond the welcome bonus.
5,000 Anniversary points every year
Receive 5,000 TrueBlue points each cardmember anniversary year, worth roughly $50–70 toward JetBlue flights.
The 5,000 anniversary points offset half of the $99 annual fee before any other benefit is used.
$100 JetBlue Vacations credit
Receive a $100 statement credit each cardmember anniversary year toward a qualifying JetBlue Vacations package purchase.
Requires booking a qualifying JetBlue Vacations package; terms and minimum spend thresholds may apply. We rate Coupon Book 1/5 because this is one annual, travel-specific credit that requires a qualifying package booking.
6X JetBlue purchases at 6X
Earn 6 points per dollar on JetBlue purchases, including flights, inflight purchases, and eligible JetBlue extras.
50% Savings on inflight food and drink
Receive 50% off eligible inflight food and drink purchases on JetBlue-operated flights when you pay with the card.
Mosaic Earn toward Mosaic status
Points earned from card spend count toward JetBlue Mosaic status qualification.
Tier 3 · Expected card basics
Standard protections and baseline travel perks.
No foreign transaction fees No FTF
No issuer foreign-transaction fee on purchases made abroad.
Purchase protection Card baseline
Coverage for eligible new purchases against damage or theft.
Rental car coverage Travel baseline
Auto rental collision damage waiver; secondary coverage in the U.S.
Comparison method: Mid-tier airline co-branded cards; official public pages reviewed in July 2026.
Earning rates
6X on JetBlue, 2X at restaurants and grocery stores; 1X everywhere else.
Rates shown are TrueBlue points per dollar on eligible purchases.
JetBlue purchases
Flights, inflight purchases, and eligible JetBlue extras.
Restaurants and grocery stores
Earn 2 points per dollar on restaurant and grocery store purchases.
All other purchases
One point per dollar on purchases not eligible for a higher rate.
Credit interaction: TrueBlue points are typically redeemed at roughly 1.0–1.4 cents each toward JetBlue flights. The Plus is the strongest value in the JetBlue lineup for regular flyers who can use the free checked bag, anniversary points, and JetBlue Vacations credit.
TrueBlue program
JetBlue TrueBlue is a revenue-based points program with no-award-change-fee flexibility and a growing partner network.
JetBlue TrueBlue is the loyalty program of JetBlue Airways. Points are redeemed toward JetBlue-operated flights at a revenue-based rate (commonly around 1.0–1.4 cents per point), and points do not expire with qualifying account activity. The program also includes Mosaic elite status tiers with perks like free checked bags, bonus points earning, and priority services, and it offers redemption access to select airline and travel partners.
Key benefit
TrueBlueFree first checked bag
Free first checked bag for the cardmember and up to 3 companions—one of the most directly valuable perks for regular JetBlue flyers.
The free first checked bag applies to the cardmember and up to 3 companions on the same reservation, and on a single family round-trip it can offset a large share of the $99 annual fee. Combined with 5,000 anniversary points and 10% points back on award flights, the Plus is structured to pay for itself through benefits regular flyers actually use.
JetBlue focus cities
Where JetBlue operates the most flights.
- New York JFK (JFK)
- Boston Logan (BOS)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Newark (EWR)
- San Juan (SJU)
JetBlue Plus at a glance
What this card gets you.
- 6X on JetBlue purchases
- 2X at restaurants and grocery stores
- Free first checked bag (cardmember + up to 3 companions)
- 5,000 anniversary points
- 10% points back on award flights
- $100 JetBlue Vacations credit
- 50% savings on inflight food and drink
- No foreign transaction fee
JetBlue card family
How this card compares to other JetBlue cards.
- JetBlue Card: $0 fee, no FTF, 3X JetBlue / 2X restaurant & grocery
- JetBlue Plus: $99 fee, no FTF, 6X JetBlue, free first checked bag, 5,000 anniversary pts
- JetBlue Premier: $499 fee, no FTF, 6X JetBlue, BlueHouse lounge, Group 3 boarding
Sources and methodology
Sources for this page
- Last checked: August 11, 2026
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