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Brim Mastercard review

3.4Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A modern no-fee card whose appeal rests on the 1.5% FX fee, Boingo Wi-Fi, and partner offers rather than its modest 0.5% base earn rate.

At a glance

Annual fee
No annual fee
Foreign tx fee
1.5%
Network
MASTERCARD
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
19.99%

Rewards & earn rates

All purchases1 point per $2 spent; up to 30 points per $1 at select Brim partners0.5x

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Low 1.5% FX fee and mobile device coverage on a no-fee card
  • Accessible $15,000 income requirement

Cons

  • Weak 0.5% base earn rate
  • Value depends heavily on shopping at Brim partners
  • No welcome bonus

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Reduced 1.5% foreign transaction fee (vs. the standard 2.5%)
  • Up to 30x points at Brim partner merchants via the Brim app
  • Free Boingo Wi-Fi membership at over 1 million hotspots
  • Free supplementary cards
  • Easy point redemption as statement credits at 1 cent per point

Insurance

  • Mobile device protection
  • Mastercard Zero Liability

Rates & fees

Annual fee
None
Purchase interest
19.99%
Cash advance
21.5%
Foreign transactions
1.5%
Min. personal income
$15,000
Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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