Update 5/24/21: Reader Holly saw via Facebook ad promo code viptrialrun12 for a free 12 month trial. You do have to enter your credit card info and they will automatically charge it in a year so make yourself a reminder or use a virtual card number.
Update 6/18/19: Code FCLAUNCH18 seems to be working for six months free. Won’t know for 100% sure until the applications are processed. I assume the same limitations as the 3 month deal. Hat tip to reader KAILONG WANG
Update 4/22/19: We’ve now included what is/isn’t included in the 3 month trial membership, most of the good benefits are locked behind the $395 annual paywall. Hat tip to reader Matt I
The Offer
- Founderscard is offering three months of membership for free. This is supposed to be targeted towards AwardWallet customers with verified elite status with a major travel plan, but seems to actually be open to everybody. Must use promo code VIPAWARD. Not all benefits are available during this trial, the following are available:
- 5% jetblue discount portal
- 20% silvercar discount
- 10% Getaround discount
- British Airways discount portal
- Cathay Pacific discount portal
- Qantas discount portal
- Singapore Air discount portal
- Dell portal discount
- Rackspace discount
- “Apple loyalty pricing” (You have to request a quote. 5k min. P).
- Shoprunner
- The following benefits are not offered:
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Hilton Gold
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ATT discount
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BMW/Mini discount
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Caesars Rewards Diamond Status/Discount
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Equinox discount
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Trip-It Pro
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Shopify discount
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The Fine Print
- Offer available to new FoundersCard Members only.
- Application is subject to approval and terms of Membership.
- Some benefits may not be available during the trial period.
- Make sure to use referral code VIPAWARD.
Our Verdict
It says some benefits may not be available during the trial period, we’ve now included what is/isn’t available. Keep in mind this will automatically enroll you in a membership, so you’ll need to make sure you cancel before the end of the three month period otherwise a $395 annual fee will be charged. Founderscard gives you a number of benefits including discounted hotel rates, Total Rewards Diamond status and they sometimes have offers for American Airlines status match/fast track as well. Personally I think you have to be crazy to consider paying $395 for this but I’m sure some readers will disagree. I guess this gives you a three month period to see if it’s worth it for you.
I emailed them and was able to be approved for 6 months trial. Looks like they ?now? have two paid tiers, Elite (that includes more things like some of the statuses) and regular, trial is for regular tier. Looking quickly don’t see much that would be useful, but it looks like they do have some status match challenges from time to time (American Airlines looks like latest, no longer available now)
Applied 5/24: Received email saying reviewing app and we’ll get back to you 1-3 business days
5/31: No other communication
Update. Nothing yet.
What kind of company is this?
Filled the application Monday and received an email saying they would send the activation link in 1-3 days if approved. It’s been 5 days now and no email but no rejection email either. How long does it take for the process? Or should I contact them.
DP: previous members do not qualify.
“Thank you so much for looking into rejoining FoundersCard. We would love to welcome you back to the community!
We saw you applied with a special offer for a 12 Month Trial, however that offer is only for new Members to FoundersCard, sorry about that. As a previous Member with us under another email, you actually have access to a lower annual rate, $295 annually! So even though your account isn’t eligible for a trial, you do receive a lower ongoing rate than what someone would get if they have never been a Member before ($395 annually).
If you want to review benefits before joining you can see them here: https://founderscard.com/rejoin
Let us know if you have any other questions!
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SPW
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I got a similar reply as well. I’m betting that there is no way around it with existing members?
I even tried to use a different email ID and got a similar reply indicating I already have an account.
Approved in about 24 hours – Don’t see the JetBlue benefit anywhere. 5% seems silly, but the mint prices add up.
Just approved. I said I was Owner for First Name Last Name and used my Chase Ink.
Applied and got rejected in 5 minutes.

”Thank you for your Membership application for FoundersCard. We appreciate your interest in our growing community of leading founders and entrepreneurs around the world.
We are writing to inform you that we have received a high number of applications and choose only to accept a certain number of qualified applicants in a given time period. At this time, we are not able to approve your application for Membership based on the other applications we have received. We will not charge the credit card you provided on your application.”
Brex Card went through fine for CC info. They said they will contact me again in 1-2 days regarding application status
Wow, not a single one of those perks is interesting
I’m not sure what they have right now but usually they have status challenges to second-rung status on some airline programs. IMO that’s the main thing they have that can potentially be interesting, if you don’t already have a status to challenge from.
DP, I was rejected. 50 minutes after applying.
“Thank you for your Membership application for FoundersCard. We appreciate your interest in our growing community of leading founders and entrepreneurs around the world.
We are writing to inform you that we have received a high number of applications and choose only to accept a certain number of qualified applicants in a given time period. At this time, we are not able to approve your application for Membership based on the other applications we have received. We will not charge the credit card you provided on your application.”