Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® Elite Status
$99/yr annual fee. 2 elite status benefits, with what each is worth and the limits that apply.
- Annual fee
- $99/yr
- Estimated value
- $100/yr
- Benefits
- 2
Earn Amtrak Elite Status Faster via Card Spend
IncludedEarn Amtrak elite status faster with 1,000 Tier Qualifying Points for every $5,000 spent on the card.
Pro Tips
- 1At $5,000 per 1,000 TQPs, you'd need $25,000 in annual spend to earn the lowest Select tier through card spend alone.
- 2Combine card TQPs with TQPs earned from actual Amtrak travel to reach elite status faster.
Value Analysis
- Estimated Value
- $50
Annual One-Class Upgrade Certificate
IncludedUpgrade to the next cabin class free on one Amtrak trip per year upon opening and each anniversary.
Pro Tips
- 1Use on Acela Business to First Class upgrades for the highest value.
- 2Book early to ensure upgrade availability on popular routes.
Value Analysis
- Estimated Value
- $50