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Compass Select
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Compass Select
BBVA
Last updated September 21, 2026· Rates, fees, and credits from WalletFlo's OneCard catalog (refreshed hourly). Verify current terms on the issuer site.
Annual fee
$125
Welcome bonus
See issuer
Est. net value
$407/yr
Credit score
Varies
Top earn rate
3x everything else
Overview
How this card fits in your wallet — fees, value, and who it's built for.
The Compass Select from BBVA carries a $125 annual fee. On WalletFlo's typical spend profile, the OneCard engine estimates $531.60 in rewards plus $0.00 in credits and perks — $406.60 net per year before welcome bonuses.
How the points work
Choose one category (e.g. Travel) to earn 3x the points. Choose two categories (e.g. Groceries and Utilities) to earn 2x the points. Earn one point per $1 spent on all other qualified purchases.
Earning rates
Category bonuses from our catalog — verify current offers on the issuer site.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Everything elseMaintenance | 3× |
| DiningDining | 3× |
| GasGas | 3× |
| GroceriesGroceries | 3× |
| Everything elseUtilities | 3× |
| Everything elseOffice expenses | 3× |
| Everything elseRetail | 3× |
| Everything elseHealth care | 3× |
| EntertainmentEntertainment | 3× |
| Everything elseAll Purchases | 1× |
Transfer partners
Where this card's points can go, and at what ratio. 13 partners.
- Air Canada Aeroplan1:1
- Air France KLM Flying Blue1:1
- British Airways Avios1:1
- Emirates Skywards1:1
- Iberia Plus1:1
- JetBlue TrueBlue1:1
- Singapore KrisFlyer1:1
- Southwest Rapid Rewards1:1
- United MileagePlus1:1
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1
- World of Hyatt1:1
- IHG One Rewards1:1
- Marriott Bonvoy1:1
Work out what a transfer is worth in the transfer calculator.
Is the annual fee worth it?
Quick breakeven from stated credits and perks — open the full tool to dig deeper.
Credits & perks vs fee
- Annual fee
- −$125
- Stated credits
- +$0
- Perks (est.)
- +$0
- Net after credits & perks
- -$125
Verdict
Fee exceeds stated credits & perks
You'll need enough rewards on your spend to cover the gap — model that below.
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Frequently asked questions
- What credit score do I need?
- Issuers generally look for good-to-excellent credit; exact thresholds vary.
- Is the annual fee worth it?
- See the annual fee analysis above, or open the full calculator to model credits and perks against $125 per year.