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Updated Jul 3, 2026 · research
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BarclaysBarnes & Noble Mastercard RewardsEditorially reviewed

Barnes & Noble Mastercard®

A no-annual-fee Barnes & Noble co-branded Mastercard with 5% back at Barnes & Noble and Paper Source stores, 2x points at restaurants, and a $25 gift card welcome bonus after first purchase or balance transfer.

Entry LevelPersonal
Mastercard
$0
Annual fee
5% back barnes & noble and paper source stores
Top rate
3%
Foreign fee
N/A
Rating

Current Welcome Offer

25 bonus

$25 estimated value

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Card Offers

public

25 bonus

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$25 estimated value

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Earning Rates

Barnes & Noble and Paper Source stores
5%cash back

Earn 5% back when you use your card at any Barnes & Noble and Paper Source stores.

Restaurants
2xpoints

Excludes Barnes & Noble Café purchases.

All other purchases
1xpoints

Excludes Barnes & Noble purchases.

Fees

Fee TypeAmount
Annual Fee$0
Foreign Transaction Fee3%

APR Information

Purchase APR
17.49% - 29.49%
Balance Transfer APR
17.49% - 29.49%0% intro APR for 15 months
Cash Advance APR
29.74%

APRs shown are variable and may change based on the Prime Rate. Your actual APR will be determined based on your creditworthiness.

Card Benefits

3 benefits including 1 hidden gems

Purchase Protection

Lifestyle Benefits

Coverage Tier Legend

Best in ClassIndustry-leading coverage
StrongAbove average
StandardTypical coverage
LimitedBelow average

About This Card

The Barnes & Noble Mastercard® earns 5% back at Barnes & Noble and Paper Source stores, 2x points at restaurants excluding Barnes & Noble Café purchases, and 1x points on other purchases excluding Barnes & Noble purchases. It has a $0 annual fee, a $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card welcome bonus after first purchase or balance transfer, and a 0% introductory APR for 15 billing cycles on qualifying balance transfers made within 45 days of account opening.

Ready to Decide?

Apply for the Barnes & Noble Mastercard®

25 bonus, worth about $25 estimated value, with no annual fee.

Credit card

Barnes & Noble Mastercard Rewards

Earns Points

Card Categories

Co-brandedShoppingNo Annual FeeDiningIntro APR

Sources & Methodology

Data Collection

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Editorial Review

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Data Quality
  • 3 of 3 benefits rated high confidence
  • 1 of 1 offer verified
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