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PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard

Both are cashback travel cards. The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from PenFed at $0/yr; the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard from Bank of Missouri at $79/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.

FeaturePenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature CardFree Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard
Annual fee$0$79
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)$100-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,500 in 3 mo-
IssuerPenFedBank of Missouri
Card categorycashbackcashback
Best earning category (All_purchases_honors_advantage)2x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit
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      Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard
      $79/yr ·

      Editorial take: PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

      Editorial take: Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card or Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard?
      The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has a public bonus ($100 statement credit, worth roughly $100), while the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard?
      The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard's $79 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard's benefits to clear $79 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card.
      Can I have both the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card and Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (PenFed and Bank of Missouri) 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 PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card: $1,500 spend in 3 months. Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard: 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.