Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®

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Basic Information

Program ID: hawaiian-airlines-world-elite-mastercard

Issuer: Barclays

Card Type: Credit

Network: Mastercard

Card Tier: World Elite

Data Complete: Yes

Created: 01/07/2026 08:23

Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 06:20

Fee Structure
Annual Fee: $99.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $99.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 30.00%
Additional Fees
Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates

Purchase APR Range: 2,124.00% - 2,924.00%

Intro Purchase APR: 0.00%

Intro APR Duration: 0 months

Balance Transfer APR: 2,124.00%

Intro BT APR: 0.00%

Intro BT Duration: 0 months

Cash Advance APR: 2,999.00%

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus Amount: $60,000.00

Spending Requirement: $2,000.00

Time Period: 90 days

Bonus Timing: Typically within 8-12 weeks after meeting the spending requirement, but often posts sooner to your HawaiianMiles account.

Rewards Program

Reward Type: Airline Miles

Base Reward Rate: 1.00%

Bonus Reward Rate: 3.00%

Bonus Categories: 3x Hawaiian Airlines, 2x Gas, 2x Dining, 2x Grocery

Point Value Estimate: 0.0100 cents/point

Expiration Policy: Miles do not expire as long as the HawaiianMiles account remains active (activity every 18 months).

Transfer Partners: None (HawaiianMiles are a direct airline currency)

Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
  • Extended Warranty
  • Purchase Protection
  • Cell Phone Protection
  • Price Protection
Travel Benefits
  • Travel Insurance
  • Primary Rental Protection
  • Trip Delay Coverage
  • Lost Luggage Coverage
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
Premium Benefits
  • Concierge Service
Approval Criteria

Recommended FICO Range: 700 - 850

Approval Odds Category: Good

Pre-qualification Available

Soft Pull Supported

Hard Pull Bureau: TransUnion, Experian

Issuer Rules

Rules: Welcome Bonus Eligibility: New cardmembers typically qualify for a one-time welcome bonus upon meeting a specified spending threshold within the initial months of account opening. This bonus is generally not available to applicants who currently hold or have held this specific card within the past 24 months (or similar timeframe, subject to Barclays' discretion). Application Rules (Barclays 2026): 1. **6/24 Rule**: Applicants are generally ineligible if they have opened more than 6 new credit card accounts across *all* issuers in the past 24 months. This is a strict Barclays policy. 2. **Credit Score**: A strong credit score (typically 700+) is required for approval. 3. **Age & Residency**: Applicants must be at least 18 years old (19 in Alabama and Nebraska) and a U.S. resident. 4. **Income & Debt**: Sufficient income to support new credit and a reasonable debt-to-income ratio are expected. 5. **Existing Barclays Relationship**: While not a hard rule, Barclays may be more cautious approving new cards for individuals with a high number of existing Barclays accounts or a significant total credit limit already extended by the issuer.

Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 2

Minimum Spend Interval: 3 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (MS), high cumulative credit limit across Barclays accounts, unusual spending patterns inconsistent with declared income, cycling credit limits, frequent balance transfers without repayment, defaulting on other credit obligations, applying for excessive credit in a short period, or suspected fraudulent activity.

International Friendly

User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.6 / 5.0

Top Positive Feedback:
Excellent for frequent Hawaiian Airlines flyers, offering valuable perks like free checked bags, companion discounts, and a solid sign-up bonus that makes travel more affordable and enjoyable.

Top Negative Feedback:
The card's value diminishes significantly for those who don't frequently fly Hawaiian Airlines, with a high annual fee and limited redemption options outside of the airline, making it less flexible than general travel cards.

Approval Experience Score: 75.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred
  • Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
  • United Explorer Card

Card Value Score: 80.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $540.00


User Portfolio Metrics

Avg Portfolio Size: 4 cards

Avg Portfolio Age: 84 months

Store vs Co-brand: 40% General / 60% Co-brand

Risk Assessment

Default Risk Group: Low

Predicted Approval Probability: 85.0%

Terms Version Control

Version ID: v2024-03-01