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PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Target Circle Card Mastercard

Both are cashback travel cards. The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from PenFed at $0/yr; the Target Circle Card Mastercard from TD Bank at $0/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 CardTarget Circle Card Mastercard
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)$100-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,500 in 3 mo-
IssuerPenFedTD Bank
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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      Target Circle Card Mastercard
      $0/yr ·

      Editorial take: PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

      Editorial take: Target Circle Card Mastercard

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card or Target Circle Card Mastercard?
      The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has a public bonus ($100 statement credit, worth roughly $100), while the Target Circle Card 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 Target Circle Card Mastercard?
      The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Target Circle Card Mastercard's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Target Circle Card Mastercard's benefits to clear $0 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 Target Circle Card Mastercard?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (PenFed and TD 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 PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Target Circle Card 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. Target Circle Card 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.