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FoundersCard, a membership community offering exclusive perks and discounts on travel, business expenses, entertainment and shopping, charges $595 per year for a standard membership. It\u2019s marketed as a VIP pass for entrepreneurs and business executives. But to me, it felt less like a VIP pass and more like a coupon book that takes significant effort to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Although FoundersCard sounds like a credit card, it isn\u2019t one. It\u2019s a membership program that gives you elite status to certain airline and hotel brands and access to several discounts, plus business perks like members-only networking opportunities. Unlike the <\/span>premium credit cards<\/span> it competes with, you won\u2019t earn a sign-up bonus or ongoing rewards with each purchase. And, notably, it doesn\u2019t come with <\/span>complimentary lounge access<\/span>, a benefit travelers often use to justify the price of premium cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FoundersCard could be worthwhile for business owners wanting to take advantage of the business-specific benefits or loyalists of some of the participating airlines who spend upwards of $3,500 a year on flights. And if you can access membership for free (like I did) or at a discounted price, it might be a good deal. But at full price, it\u2019s not a good value for most travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What FoundersCard costs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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FoundersCard has two membership levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s relatively easy to find promotions to test out the program before you pay. As of September 2024, you could receive a six-month free trial through the FoundersCard website. I received a free year of the Standard membership through my <\/span>Clear membership<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Depending on how you sign up, you may have access to a different rate. For example, I was offered a renewal rate of $395 for the standard membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

My experience<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Once I filled out the application form for FoundersCard, I received an email stating that the membership board would look over my application and get back to me in one to three business days if I was approved. I received my approval email a little less than 24 hours later. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you decide to accept a membership, you\u2019ll need to provide your credit card information, but you won\u2019t be charged until your trial period ends. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You can\u2019t see the program\u2019s full benefits until you\u2019re approved. Once you are, you\u2019re met with a dizzying amount of discounts, perks and elite status benefits. Here are some things you can expect: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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