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SynchronyChecked Oct 4, 2026

J Crew Mastercard

No annual fee. Purchase APR 33.49–33.74%, variable.

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What it's worth

Yearly value in dollars: rewards and credits minus the annual fee, for three ways of spending. First year includes any welcome bonus.
SpendingFirst yearAfter
Light spender$85$85
Typical spender$200$200
Heavy spender$400$400
The spending each assumes, a month
  • Light spender: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500
  • Typical spender: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250
  • Heavy spender: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500

Assumed: points valued at an assumed 1¢.

Estimates from the published terms above, as checked Oct 4, 2026; not advice. How we value cards

How it compares

  • No annual fee, like about 85% of the 626 cards we track.
  • Worth more to a typical spender than about 65% of the 650 cards we track.

Shares rounded to 5 points. Fees and APRs as stated; value for our typical spender. Method

How you earn · J.Crew Passport

  • 2× pointsPurchases at J.Crew Stores or Websites using the J.Crew Mastercard — Navy Tier
  • 3× pointsPurchases at J.Crew Stores or Websites using the J.Crew Mastercard — Gold Tier
  • 1× pointsGas Purchases with the J.Crew Mastercard
  • 1× pointsGrocery Purchases with the J.Crew Mastercard
  • 0.5× pointsEverything else

Rates and fees

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Benefits

  • J.Crew Mastercard members can access and book special travel deals on flights, worldwide cruises, hotels, car rentals and more through Synchrony Travel powered by arrivia.

Questions

What is the annual fee?
None Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
Yes: 3%. Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026
What is the purchase APR?
33.49–33.74% APR Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026

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