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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard vs Macy's American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the Macy's American Express Card from Department Stores National Bank at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($642 more in estimated value) than the Macy's American Express Card's. Get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard first; revisit the Macy's American Express Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureFrontier Airlines World MastercardMacy's American Express Card
Annual fee$99$0
Sign-up bonus60,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$642-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerBarclaysDepartment Stores National Bank
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Airline)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
      $99/yr · 60,000 miles
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      Macy's American Express Card
      $0/yr ·

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or Macy's American Express Card?
      The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard has a public bonus (60,000 miles, worth roughly $642), while the Macy's American Express Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Macy's American Express Card?
      At $99/yr, the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Macy's American Express Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard and Macy's American Express Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and Department Stores National Bank) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or the Macy's American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Frontier Airlines World Mastercard: $1,000 spend in 3 months. Macy's American Express Card: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.