Barclays
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard
Annual Fee
$99
Sign-up Bonus
70,000 pts
Travel Credit
$100
Where It Wins, Where It Doesn't
Generated from the card's data against our full catalog, not editorial opinion.
- 3x on flights (catalog median is 2x)
- The $99 annual fee needs strong category spending to clear
- Non-bonus spending earns only 1x
Is the $99 Fee Worth It?
Net annual value (rewards + credits at typical usage, minus the fee) at three reference spending profiles. Signup bonuses excluded.
Everyday
Groceries, gas, and dining out a few times a month ($24,000/yr)
+$231/yr
$300 rewards + $30 credits - $99 fee
Foodie
Heavy dining and delivery, lighter on travel ($26,000/yr)
+$281/yr
$350 rewards + $30 credits - $99 fee
Traveler
Several trips a year with flights and hotels ($28,000/yr)
+$391/yr
$460 rewards + $30 credits - $99 fee
Rewards by Category
Dining
2x
Grocery
1x
Gas
2x
Flights
3x
Hotels
1x
Other Travel
2x
Online Shopping
1x
Rideshare
1x
Streaming
1x
Amazon
1x
Costco
1x
Other
1x
Apple
1x
Cell Phone
1x
Fast Food
2x
Home Utilities
1x
Internet
1x
Walmart
1x
Point value: 1.0 cents per point
The Fine Print That Changes the Math
3x on Hawaiian Airlines. 2x at gas stations, dining, grocery. 1x everywhere else. One free checked bag. 50% off companion fare annually.
Benefits & Credits
50% Companion Discount$100
We count this at 30% of face value (typical usage)
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard FAQ
What is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard annual fee?
The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard has a $99 annual fee. Statement credits worth about $30/yr at typical usage reduce the effective cost.
What is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard signup bonus?
70,000 points for new cardholders meeting the minimum spend. Check the issuer's site for the current offer.
What are the best spending categories for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard?
3x on flights, 2x on other travel, 2x on dining. Everything else earns 1x.
Is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard worth the annual fee?
At a typical $24,000/yr spending profile, it nets about $231/yr after the fee. Your own spending mix decides it; run the numbers in the optimizer.
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