World Elite Mastercard is Mastercard’s flagship consumer payment tier, engineered for premium travel and reward cards. Positioned above World Mastercard, it establishes high-value cardholder baselines including cellular telephone protection, a 24/7 dedicated concierge, and the Mastercard Luxury Hotel & Resorts Portfolio.
World Elite Mastercard
World Elite Mastercard is Mastercard's highest consumer tier — offering premium travel benefits, exclusive merchant offers, concierge service, and enhanced purchase protections.
39 Cards Available
Credit Line Floor
$5,000
Contractually guaranteed minimum at approval
Auto Rental CDW
Secondary
Up to $50,000 collision waiver
Concierge Service
24/7 Included
Dedicated phone & digital booking agent
Hotel Collection
Active
Room upgrades, breakfast & property credits
Contractual Baseline Floor & Governing Rules
This profile specifies the formal contractual floor mandated by Mastercard under theMastercard World Elite Card Guide to Benefits.
Issuing financial institutions (such as Chase, Citibank, Capital One, or Bank of America) are permitted to enhance or expand coverage on their cards, but contractually cannot downgrade benefits below this standard without a specific network waiver.
World Elite Mastercard Key Benefits & Protections Contractual Baseline
Core contractual benefits and mandatory protections guaranteed on cards issued under the World Elite Mastercard mark.
Credit Line Floor
Mandatory Floor$5,000 Minimum
Contractually mandated minimum credit limit required for initial account approval under World Elite Mastercard program rules.
Auto Rental CDW
Optional Add-onSecondary ($50,000)
Physical damage and theft collision waiver on rental cars for up to 15 days domestic / 31 days international.
Trip Delay Protection
Optional Add-onUp to $500
Reimburses reasonable lodging, meals, and essential toiletries when covered travel is delayed by 6+ hours.
Extended Warranty
Optional Add-on+1 Year Extension
Extends original manufacturer warranties of up to 2 years by 1 additional year, up to $10,000 per item.
Purchase Security
Optional Add-on90 Days Coverage
Covers eligible new purchases against theft or accidental damage for 90 days (up to $1,000/item, $50,000/account).
Cell Phone Protection
Mandatory Floor$800 / Claim
Reimburses damage or theft for wireless phones when the monthly service bill is charged to the card ($50 deductible, 2 claims/12mo).
Concierge Service
24/7 Included24/7 Dedicated
24/7 Dedicated World Elite Concierge. Provides round-the-clock booking assistance for dining, entertainment tickets, and travel arrangements.
Hotel Program
Active AccessLuxury Portfolio
Mastercard Luxury Hotel & Resorts Portfolio ($100 property credit, early check-in, late check-out)
Zero Liability Protection
Mandatory Floor100% Protection
Zero cardholder liability on unauthorized, fraudulent transactions made in stores, online, over the phone, or via digital wallets.
Contractual Baseline Specifications Matrix Governing Network Floor
Baseline floor terms established by World Elite Mastercard. Cards issued on this tier must meet or exceed these contractual requirements.
| Protection & Benefit | Contractual Floor Specification | Baseline Status | Official Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zero Liability Protection Fraudulent & unauthorized transaction relief | 100% Protection ($0 cardholder liability) | Mandatory Floor | Mastercard Zero Liability Policy |
Auto Rental CDW Physical damage & theft coverage on rental cars | Secondary Coverage up to $50,000 (15 days domestic / 31 int'l) | Optional Add-on | Mastercard MasterRental Coverage (Subject to issuer adoption) |
Trip Delay Reimbursement Lodging & meal expenses during common carrier delays | Up to $500 per ticket (6+ hour delay required) | Optional Add-on | Travel Protection Schedule |
Trip Cancellation / Interruption Non-refundable prepaid travel reimbursement | $2,500 per person / $5,000 per trip | Optional Add-on | Travel Cancellation Terms |
Lost & Delayed Baggage Checked and carry-on luggage reimbursement | Up to $3,000 per person for lost luggage | Optional Add-on | Baggage Reimbursement Terms |
Extended Warranty Protection Adds warranty coverage to original manufacturer terms | +1 year on warranties up to 2 years (Max $10,000 / item) | Optional Add-on | Mastercard Extended Warranty Protection |
Purchase Security / Protection Theft and accidental damage on eligible purchases | 90 days from purchase date (Up to $1,000/item, $50,000/account) | Optional Add-on | Purchase Security Schedule |
Return Protection Reimbursement when a merchant refuses an eligible return | 90 days from purchase date (Up to $300/item, $1,000/year) | Optional Add-on | Return Protection Schedule |
Cell Phone Protection Damage and theft coverage when wireless bill is paid with card | $800 per claim ($50 deductible, 2 claims/12mo) | Mandatory Floor | World Elite Mastercard Cellular Wireless Telephone Protection |
Emergency Assistance Hotline 24/7 global travel, medical, & legal assistance | Mastercard Global Service & ID Theft Resolution | Mandatory Floor | Worldwide Service Rules |
All World Elite Mastercard Credit Cards 39 Cards in Catalog
Comprehensive directory of every credit card in our database issued on the World Elite Mastercard network tier, dynamically ranked by AxeTip value score.
| Card Name | Issuer | Annual Fee | Effective Fee | Base Rewards | AxeTip Rank | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | $95 | $-85 | 1% | #8/225 | Consumer | |
| Goldman Sachs | $0 | $-50 | 4% | #9/225 | Consumer | |
| Citi | $95 | $-5 | 1% | #10/225 | Consumer | |
| Citi | $695 | $335 | 1% | #22/225 | Consumer | |
| U.S. Bank | $0 | $-100 | 1% | #29/225 | Business | |
| Citibank | $495 | $245 | 1% | #30/225 | Consumer | |
| Chase | $0 | $0 | 1% | #32/225 | Consumer | |
| Wells Fargo | $0 | $0 | 1% | #33/225 | Consumer | |
| Barclays | $99 | $34 | 1% | #35/225 | Consumer | |
| U.S. Bank | $95 | $95 | 1% | #39/225 | Business | |
| First Hawaiian Bank | $50 | $50 | 1% | #44/225 | Consumer | |
| Citibank | $95 | $-5 | 1% | #45/225 | Consumer | |
| Chase | $95 | $95 | 1% | #50/225 | Consumer | |
| U.S. Bank | $195 | $195 | 2% | #53/225 | Business | |
| Wells Fargo | $0 | $0 | 2% | #58/225 | Business | |
| The Bancorp Bank | $0 | $0 | 2% | #63/225 | Consumer | |
| Capital One | $150 | $0 | 2% | #65/225 | Business | |
| Capital One | $0 | $0 | 1% | #67/225 | Consumer | |
| Bank of America | $0 | $0 | 1.5% | #75/225 | Business | |
| Bank of America | $89 | $89 | 1.5% | #80/225 | Consumer | |
| Bank of America | $90 | $90 | 1.5% | #81/225 | Consumer | |
| Barclays | $99 | $-101 | 1% | #83/225 | Consumer | |
| Capital One | $395 | $-5 | 2% | #85/225 | Business | |
| Bank of America | $79 | $-21 | 1% | #93/225 | Consumer | |
| Brex | $0 | $0 | 1% | #104/225 | Consumer | |
| First Tech FCU | $75 | $75 | 1% | #110/225 | Consumer | |
| Wells Fargo (Bilt) | $0 | $0 | 1% | #113/225 | Consumer | |
| Wells Fargo | $0 | $0 | 1% | #114/225 | Consumer | |
| WebBank (Gemini) | $0 | $0 | 1% | #117/225 | Consumer | |
| Capital One | $0 | $0 | 1.5% | #119/225 | Consumer | |
| Capital One | $0 | $0 | 1.5% | #121/225 | Business | |
| Bank of America | $0 | $0 | 1.5% | #124/225 | Business | |
| Bank of America | $0 | $0 | 1.5% | #127/225 | Business | |
| Citi | $99 | $-26 | 1% | #142/225 | Consumer | |
| Capital One | $0 | $0 | 1.25% | #162/225 | Consumer | |
| Barclays | $99 | $99 | 1% | #175/225 | Consumer | |
| Bank of America | $0 | $0 | 1% | #180/225 | Business | |
| Wells Fargo | $0 | $0 | 1% | #186/225 | Consumer | |
| Bank of America | $0 | $0 | 1% | #190/225 | Business |
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