30,000 MBNA Rewards points
Apply Now$200
First-year value
30,000
MBNA Rewards points
$120
Annual fee
Based on minimum spend to earn the full welcome bonus and Prince of Travel's valuation of MBNA Rewards points at 1 cents per point.
20,000 MBNA Rewards points upon spending $2,000 in the first three months
10,000 MBNA Rewards points on approval
Total of up to 30,000 MBNA Rewards points
Dining, Groceries, Digital Media, Memberships & Utilities
(up to $50,000/year, 1x after)
Everything Else
Last updated: February 12, 2026
The MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard® is a compelling all-purpose Mastercard®. It has an achievable welcome bonus, an exceptional everyday earn rate, and a few unique insurance features.
In particular, this card would be a good choice for anyone who often shops at Costco or other merchants that accept Mastercard®. The card is strongest for anyone who redeems their rewards for travel, but isn't beholden to a single loyalty program, although the cash back value is also extremely competitive.
As a premium credit card, this card offers the biggest welcome bonus for MBNA's in-house travel rewards program, up to 30,000 MBNA Rewards points†:
The MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard® has a simple rewards structure. The base earning rate is 1 MBNA Rewards point per dollar spent†, with a category rate of 5 MBNA Rewards points per dollar spent† on groceries, restaurants, digital media, memberships, and household utilities, up to a limit of $50,000 spent in each category per calendar year†.
There's also a birthday bonus every 12 months after holding the card†. The bonus is 10% more points, up to 30,000 extra points†.
Indeed, this is a very good return for categorized spending, yielding a healthy return on popular categories and with high spend caps to boot.
MBNA Rewards can be redeemed through the bank's online travel booking portal. You can book flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and cruises. Points can be used for bookings made through the travel portal at a rate of 100 points = $1, or 1 cent per point†.
For other purchases, you can use your points for statement credit at a rate of 120 points = $1, or 0.83 cents per point†. Even if you don't use your rewards for their optimal travel value, this rate is still superior to similar Mastercard® World Elite® products from other banks.
You can also exchange your points for gift cards†. Rates vary depending on the brand and value of the gift card, generally at least 0.87 cents per point and occasionally even exceeding the value of travel redemptions†.
MBNA Rewards never expire as long as you remain a cardholder†.
30,000 MBNA Rewards points
Apply NowLast updated: February 12, 2026
This card comes with access to the Mastercard® World Elite® Concierge service, which can be used to book travel or exclusive dinner reservations and entertainment tickets.
Cardholders can also get car rental discounts at Avis and Budget: 10% in Canada or the US, and 5% internationally†.
This card comes with the best insurance package amongst the MBNA credit card line-up.
Coverage for a common carrier accident or an unexpected return home is valid as long as the ticket was paid at least in part on the card†.
Moreover, the card offers coverage for flight and baggage delays, trip cancellation, and interruption†. Lastly, this card also provides better coverage than most car rental insurance policies, since it covers personal injuries and car burglaries†.
The insurance coverage also extends to the cardholder's spouse and children, and they don't need to be travelling together with the primary cardholder to be insured†.
There's also mobile device insurance available to cardholders†. By paying for your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch using your MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard, you'll get coverage of up to $1,000 in the event your mobile device is lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged, for up to 24 months†.
