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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

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$200 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months.
6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) - that means spending $60 a week at U.S. supermarkets could earn over $180 back per year.
3% cash back at U.S. gas stations. 1% cash back on other purchases.
Over 1.5 million more places in the U.S. started accepting American Express® Cards in 2017.
Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be easily redeemed for statement credits, gift cards, and merchandise.
$95 annual fee.
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In-Depth Review

Editors' Choice for Gas Rewards.
The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express ranks 1 out of 12 Gas Credit Cards. This ranking is based on our analysis of our 9 published reviews, and our analysis of the features and benefits.

Editors' Choice for Grocery Rewards.
The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express ranks 1 out of 8 Grocery Rewards Cards. This ranking is based on our analysis of our 6 published reviews, and our analysis of the features and benefits.

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a Personal American Express Network card with $95 annual fee.

Why this card may not be for you: This card has an annual fee. If you prefer a credit card with no annual fee instead, here is a side-by-side comparison of Blue Cash Preferred and Blue Cash Everyday.

Next Step: Apply for the Blue Cash Preferred with American Express secure online application. To qualify for this offer, you usually need good credit.

	Intro APR	Intro Period as long as	Regular APR
Purchases	0%	on purchases for 12 months	15.24% - 26.24% Variable
Balance Transfers	0%	on balance transfers for 12 months	15.24% - 26.24% Variable
Cash Advances	N/A	N/A	27.49% Variable

Rewards & Benefits

Introductory Bonus Cash Back
$200 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months.

Compare: Blue Cash Preferred vs Blue Cash Everyday

Cash Back Rewards
6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) - that means spending $60 a week at U.S. supermarkets could earn over $180 back per year. 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations. 1% cash back on other purchases.

Read: Household Spending Statistics

Gas Rewards
3% cash back at U.S. gas stations.

Read: Save Money on Gas

Grocery Rewards
6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) - that means spending $60 a week at U.S. supermarkets could earn over $180 back per year.

Read: How to Save Money on Groceries

Car Rental Insurance
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance provides coverage for theft of or damage to most rental vehicles when you use your Card to reserve and pay for an auto rental. (Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Policies applicable to your Card)

Read: Does My Credit Card Cover Car Rental Insurance?

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Extended Warranty
(Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Policies applicable to your Card)

Read: When a Credit Card Extended Warranty is Worth It

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Purchase Protection
(Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Policies applicable to your Card)

Read: Credit Card Purchase Protection: Should You Pay Extra for It?

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Return Protection
Return Protection can refund you for eligible purchase(s) charged entirely on an eligible American Express® Card. Coverage is limited to 90 days from purchase, up to $300 per item and up to a maximum of $1,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.

Read: Why You Should Have a Credit Card with Return Protection

Travel Accident Insurance
(Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the Policies applicable to your Card)

$0 Fraud Liability

Read: 5 Benefits to Credit Cards with $0 Fraud Liability

Travel Assistance
When you travel more than 100 miles from home, American Express will provide you with medical, legal, or other emergency coordination and assistance, including medical and legal referrals, visa/passport help, cash wire service, lost luggage assistance and more. (Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.)

Smart Chip

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Interest Rates & Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases
0% introductory APR on purchases for 12 months. After that, your APR will be 15.24% to 26.24% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Balance Transfers
0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 12 months. After that, your APR will be 15.24% to 26.24% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Cash Advances
APR will be 27.49% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors.
Paying Interest for Purchases
You usually have at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle to pay your entire balance to avoid interest.
Paying Interest for Balance Transfers
Usually, interest begins charging on the transfer transaction date.

Fees

Annual Fee
$95 annual fee
Balance Transfer Transaction Fee
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance Transaction Fee
Either $5.00 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction Fee
2.7% of each transaction after conversion to US dollars.
Late Payment Fee
Up to $38
Returned Payment Fee
Up to $38
Overlimit Fee
Usually, a $0 fee for each overlimit may apply.

	Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express	The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express


	$200 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months. 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) - that means spending $60 a week at U.S. supermarkets could earn over $180 back per year. 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations. 1% cash back on other purchases. Over 1.5 million more places in the U.S. started accepting American Express® Cards in 2017. Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be easily redeemed for statement credits, gift cards, and merchandise. $95 annual fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees
	Interest Rates and Fees
Introductory APR for Purchases	0% introductory APR on purchases for 12 months	0% introductory APR on Purchases for 12 months
Introductory APR for Balance Transfers	0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 12 months	0% introductory APR on Balance Transfers for 12 months
Purchase APR	15.24% to 26.24% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors	15.24% to 25.24% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors
Balance Transfers APR	15.24% to 26.24% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors	15.24% to 25.24% Variable based on your creditworthiness and other factors
Annual Fee	$95 annual fee	$95 annual fee
	Benefits and Features
Introductory Bonus Cash Back	Introductory Bonus Cash Back: $200 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months.
Introductory Bonus Reward Points		Introductory Bonus Reward Points: Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® points after you use your new Card to make $1,000 in purchases in your first 3 months.
Cash Back Rewards	Cash Back Rewards: 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) - that means spending $60 a week at U.S. supermarkets could earn over $180 back per year. 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations. 1% cash back on other purchases.
Bonus Reward Points		Bonus Reward Points: Use your Card 30 or more times on purchases in a billing period and earn 50% more points on those purchases less returns and credits. Terms and limitations apply.
Point Rewards		Point Rewards: 3x points at US supermarkets, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1x); 2x points at US gas stations; 1x points on other purchases. Terms and limitations apply.
Gas Rewards	Gas Rewards: 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations.	Gas Rewards: 2x points at US gas stations. Terms and limitations apply
Grocery Rewards	Grocery Rewards: 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) - that means spending $60 a week at U.S. supermarkets could earn over $180 back per year.	Grocery Rewards: 3x points at US supermarkets, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1x). Terms and limitations apply
Airline Transfer Partners		Airline Transfer Partners: Airline transfer partners include Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Emirates, Cathay Pacific (Asia Miles), Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Alitalia, All Nippon Airways and more.

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Articles on Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Blue Cash Preferred

March 23, 2012 - By David R - Reviews

If you are looking to get cashback rewards on common household categories like purchases at U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations, consider the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. Amex created the Preferred card as an upgrade to the Blue Cash Everyday.

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The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express
Intro APR for Purchases	Intro APR for Balance Transfer	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases for 12 months	0% on Balance Transfers for 12 months	15.24% - 25.24% Variable	$95

Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
$150 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months. 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%). 2% cash back at U.S. gas stations and at select U.S. department stores, 1% back on other purchases. Low intro APR: 0% for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable rate, currently 15.24% to 26.24%. Over 1.5 million more places in the U.S. started accepting American Express® Cards in 2017. Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be easily redeemed for statement credits, gift cards, and merchandise. No annual fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees
Intro APR for Purchases	Intro APR for Balance Transfer	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases for 15 months	0% on Balance Transfers for 15 months	15.24% - 26.24% Variable	$0

Chase Freedom
Intro APR for Purchases	Intro APR for Balance Transfer	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% for 15 months	0% for 15 months	17.24% - 25.99% Variable	$0

Citi® Double Cash Card
Intro APR for Purchases	Intro APR for Balance Transfer	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	0%* for 18 months*	15.74% - 25.74%* (Variable)	$0*

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $625 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards® Chase Sapphire Preferred named "Best Credit Card for Flexible Travel Redemption" - Kiplinger's Personal Finance, June 2018 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases. No foreign transaction fees 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 50,000 points are worth $625 toward travel No blackout dates or travel restrictions - as long as there's a seat on the flight, you can book it through Chase Ultimate Rewards
Intro APR for Purchases	Intro APR for Balance Transfer	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	18.24% - 25.24% Variable	$0 Intro for the First Year, then $95

The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express
Intro APR for Purchases	Intro APR for Balance Transfer	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on purchases for 15 months	0% on balance transfers for 15 months	15.24% - 26.24% Variable	$0

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