FoundersCard is still offering three months free when you sign up now for a free trial with promo code VIPAWARD. Annual membership is then billed at $595 per year plus a $95 initiation fee. This might be a good way to get a taste of FoundersCard without the big up-front investment.
The Deal
- FoundersCard is offering a 3-month free trial when you sign up with promo code VIPAWARD
- Direct link to this promotion
Key Details
- Available for new members only
- Application is subject to approval
- Some benefits may not be available during the trial period
Quick Thoughts
This offer is being marketed to Award Wallet members who have “verified elite status” with at least one major program, but it appears to be open to anyone.
For those unfamiliar, FoundersCard is essentially a program that offers elite status (or sometimes elite status fast tracks), negotiated hotel discounts, etc. It has been around for years and is not a credit card. I meet people at conferences every year that love FoundersCard and swear they get a good value with it. I’ve honestly never been drawn to it as some of the elite statuses offered aren’t difficult to get through credit cards / matches. The terms indicate that some benefits may not be available during the trial period, but it does not specify which benefits aren’t available. This certainly could be worthwhile to check it out and see if things like their hotel discounts work out well for you, but be sure to set yourself a reminder for the end of your trial period so you can decide to keep or cancel.
Keep in mind that this is a membership for which you apply, so your application is subject to approval. I’m not sure what the approval process entails, but it is not instant.
When this promotion was launched back in 2019, people who decided to maintain membership beyond the three month trial period were charged $395. The small print on the landing page linked to above still mentions $395, but when going through the application process it states that the first full year membership will cost $690 – $595 for the first year and a $95 initiation fee. That makes it much less appealing than it was in previous years, but some might still be able to get good value from it. If you aren’t interested in keeping it beyond the first three months though, be sure to set a reminder to cancel the trial membership.
You can view full membership benefits here, but as noted above some benefits might not be available during the trial period.
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