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JetBlue Card vs Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card

Both are travel travel cards. The JetBlue Card comes from Barclays at $0/yr; the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card from Cardless at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureJetBlue CardAvianca LifeMiles American Express Card
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerBarclaysCardless
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Airline)3x2x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      JetBlue Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card
      $99/yr ·

      Editorial take: JetBlue Card

      Editorial take: Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, JetBlue Card or Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the JetBlue Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      The JetBlue Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card's $99 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card's benefits to clear $99 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the JetBlue Card.
      Can I have both the JetBlue Card and Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and Cardless) 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 JetBlue Card or the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. JetBlue Card: no published min spend. Avianca LifeMiles 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.