Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. Sam's Club Mastercard

On the criteria below, Sam's Club Mastercard wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

Synchrony

At a glance

Sam's Club Mastercard wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Plus Card wins on earning ceiling; Sam's Club Mastercard wins on first-year math and annual fee.

Pick the Sam's Club Mastercard if year-one math is your priority; take the Sam's Club Mastercard if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

1 vs 2

First-year math Sam's Club Mastercard

Sam's Club Mastercard wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
Annual fee Sam's Club Mastercard

Sam's Club Mastercard is $99 cheaper to keep.
Earning ceiling JetBlue Plus Card

JetBlue Plus Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 5×).

Annual fee: $99; Free
Welcome offer (typical value): —; $30
First-year net: $-99; +$30
Peak earning rate: 6×; 5×
Top categories: Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores; Gas Ev Charging, Dining, Sams Club Purchases
Lounge access: No; No
Travel insurance: No; No
Elite status: No; No
Foreign transaction fee: None; None
Reward currency: JetBlue TrueBlue; Sam's Cash

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.