What is Sign-Up Bonus (SUB)?
Credit Card Glossary · Updated April 2026
A one-time reward offered to new cardholders who meet a minimum spending requirement within a specified time period (usually 3-6 months). Sign-up bonuses are often the most valuable feature of a new credit card, sometimes worth $500-$1,500+.
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What is Sign-Up Bonus?⌄
A one-time reward offered to new cardholders who meet a minimum spending requirement within a specified time period (usually 3-6 months).
What does Sign-Up Bonus mean on a credit card?⌄
A one-time reward offered to new cardholders who meet a minimum spending requirement within a specified time period (usually 3-6 months). Sign-up bonuses are often the most valuable feature of a new credit card, sometimes worth $500-$1,500+.
What terms are related to Sign-Up Bonus?⌄
Closely related concepts include Minimum Spend, Welcome Offer. Each of these helps clarify different aspects of the same topic.
Where does Sign-Up Bonus apply?⌄
Sign-Up Bonus is a rewards concept. It typically appears in the context of earning and redeeming rewards.
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