The $1,199 Credit Card That Makes No Sense

The Mastercard® Black Card® has brought back its welcome bonus after nearly 10 years. But is it actually worth getting? And could a $299 credit card offer better value than one charging $1,199 per year?

In this video, we're breaking down all three Barclays Luxury Cards: the Mastercard® Titanium Card®, Mastercard® Black Card®, and Mastercard® Gold Card™.

The Black Card currently has a limited-time 75,000-point welcome offer worth up to $1,500 toward airfare after meeting the spending requirements. That's surprisingly competitive, but the long-term value is a different story.

We'll compare annual fees, airline and dining credits, earning rates, cash back versus travel redemptions, and Priority Pass benefits—including airport restaurants and unlimited guest access.

We'll also look at whether these cards make sense compared to alternatives like the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, and no-annual-fee cash-back cards.

One of these Luxury Cards might actually be worth considering, especially if you're a frequent traveler who can maximize Priority Pass restaurants. The question is whether the math works for you.

Get access to eligible luxury hotel rates with perks like complimentary breakfast, property credits, potential room upgrades, and more, without needing a premium credit card.

Would you get the Mastercard Black Card, Titanium Card, or Gold Card? Or are all three overpriced? Let me know in the comments.


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0:00 Start Here
0:31 Mastercard Black Card
9:33 Mastercard Titanium Card
14:00 Mastercard Gold Card

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