Mastercard® Black
- Annual Fee
- $699
- points · Welcome Bonus
- 75,000
- Highest rate (conditional)
- Up to 2X (Luxury Card Travel)
Terms checked against the issuer on October 10, 2026
At a Glance
- Annual Fee
- $699
- Authorized User Fee
- $249
- Foreign Transaction Fee
- $0
- Network
- —
- Rewards Currency
- Barclays Luxury Rewards
- Credit Required
- Excellent
Welcome Offer
75,000
points
Spend $6,000 in the first 3 months
Earning Rates
- 2X
Luxury Card Travel
Earn double the points when you book your airfare through LuxuryCardTravel.com.
- 2X
Luxury Card Travel
Earn double the points when you book your hotel through LuxuryCardTravel.com.
Benefits & Perks
Travel Benefits
3 perksLounge Access
Flights & Airlines
General Travel
Annual Credits & Statement Credits
4 creditsUp to
$307.50
in recurring credits (annual)
1 credit listed below has no stated dollar amount and is not counted in this total.
$200 airline credit
Receive up to $200 in annual air travel credits toward flight-related purchases, including airline tickets, baggage fees, upgrades and more.
$200
Annual
$120 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck
Mastercard Black Card members are eligible to receive a statement credit up to one-hundred-twenty-dollars ($120) as reimbursement for a Global Entr...
$120
Every 4 years
$100 dining credit
Dine and Earn. Get up to $100 in annual statement credits when you use your Luxury Card at qualifying restaurants.
$100
Annual
1.5% cash back value
Cash back can be deposited directly into a US bank account or applied as a statement credit. No minimum threshold requirement for cash back redempt...
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Annual
Lounge Access
VIP Priority Pass™ Select Airport Lounge Access
With your Luxury Card, enjoy complimentary access to over 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences in more than 600 cities across 140 countries...
Insurance & Protections
5 protectionsTravel Accident Insurance
$250,000
Receive up to $250,000 coverage for eligible common carrier accidental death & dismemberment, at no additional cost, when you charge your entire tr...
Trip Cancellation / Trip Interruption
$1,500
Reimburses your non-refundable trip cost, up to $1,500, if a covered event forces you to cancel or interrupt a trip charged to your card.
Baggage Delay Insurance
$100
Up to $100/day (max 3 days, $300/year cap) for baggage delayed more than 12 hours after you arrive at your destination.
Cellular Phone Protection
Simply pay for your monthly mobile phone bill with your Luxury Card to activate coverage for eligible damage or theft claims. Your Luxury Card come...
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Reimbursement up to the rental vehicle's actual cash value for damage or theft, plus loss-of-use and towing, when you decline the rental agency's CDW.
Reviews & Analysis
The Math: Is $699 Worth It?
Credit Utilization (60%)
Excludes earning value, lounge access, insurance, and elite status
Total Value Captured
$184.50
Annual Fee
-$699
Net Annual Value
-$514.50
Details & Terms
Payment Terms
| Purchase APR | 19.74%–27.74% (Variable) |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | $0 |
| Authorized User Fee | $249 |
Media & Resources
Card Design
Evidence Sources
| Source | Verified | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| RewardsCC API | — | RewardsCC API |
| Barclays | Barclays: Multiple card facts | |
| Barclays | Barclays |
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