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Annual Fee
$249
Ongoing Annual Value
−$44
First-Year Value Estimate
$46
Net Value
−$293
Card type: PersonalForeign transaction fee: NoneCurrency: MGM Rewards
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Sign-up Bonus

30K points after $5K spend in the first 3 billing cycles + $200 Resort Credit
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Earning Structure

6XMGM Rewards Destinations6%
2XDining2%
2XGas Stations2%
2XGrocery Stores2%
2XHotels2%
1XAll other purchases1%
1XBetMGM deposits1%

Highlighted categories return more than 2%, the rate a flat 2% cash-back card pays on everything.

Benefits

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Credits & Perks (2)
  • MGM Resort Credit: $200 (Annual Cardmember Year)

    $200 resort credit on account opening and again at each card anniversary, applicable to room charges including resort fees, dining, spa and entertainment.

  • Global Entry/TSA PreCheck: $120 (Every 4 Years)

    Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit, credited 6-8 weeks after the transaction.

Elite Status (2)
  • MGM Rewards: Pearl
  • MGM Rewards: Every purchase earns Tier Credits at the same rate it earns points, plus 10,000 bonus Tier Credits at each anniversary with $25,000 of spend.
Protections (1)
  • Trip Insurance — Trip Cancellation and Interruption, Trip Delay and MasterAssist coverage, underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company (an AIG company). Limits published in FNBO's benefits guide.

Other Perks

  • Complimentary night up to $250 at each card anniversary with $25,000 of spend
  • Priority Pass Digital Lounge Membership ($99 value) — digital benefits only, no airport lounge admission
  • World Elite Concierge and Mastercard Travel & Lifestyle Services
  • Points do not expire as long as the card is used