american-express

Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card

Credit needed

Good

APR

12.99% to 22.99%

Annual Fee

$95

Card Summary

American Express' Amex Every Day preferred credit card is a reward credit card. The card offers 3 points per $1 at U.S. grocery stores on purchases up to $6,000 annually, 2 points per $2 at U.S. gasoline stations and 1 point per $1 on all purchases.

You will receive 50% additional points if you spend 30 or more transactions with your card during a billing period. Credits and returns are not allowed.

You will receive 15,000 bonus points if you make $1,000 purchases in the first 3 months. The first twelve months are free of interest.

After that, the purchase price will increase to 12.99% to 22.99% depending on creditworthiness.

Benefits include car rental damage and insurance as well as Global Assist and return protection.

Card Summary - Cons

Rates and fees

Issuer Name

American Express

Penalty APR

29.24%

Credit Needed

Good

Balance Transfer Fee

N/A

Annual Fee

$95

Cash Advance Fee

You can choose to pay $10 or 5% on each cash advance amount, depending on which is higher.

APR

12.99% to 22.99%

Foreign Transaction Fee

After conversion to US Dollars, 2.7% of every transaction is retained.

Highlights

After you make $1,000 qualifying purchases with the Card, 15,000 points will be earned within 3 months. Get 3X points at U.S. supermarkets for purchases up to $6,000 annually.

Get 2X points at U.S. Gas Stations Get 1X points on all other eligible purchases Spend 30 times or more on your card during a billing cycle to earn 50% additional points.

You have the choice to pay your monthly balance in full or carry an interest-free balance. You can earn rewards while managing monthly expenses and making large purchases.

You can use your Membership Rewards points for booking virtually every seat on any flight booked with American Express Travel. The Membership Rewards program will help you get more out of your travels.

Enjoy Amex Everyday Preferred Credit Card Benefits:

Insurance for car rental damage and loss Hotline Global Assist Protection for returns Access to entertainment

Comparative Analysis with Other Cards

American Express Amex Everyday Preferred Credit Card Vs. Blue Cash Prefer Card

Annual fee: $95 for the Amex Everyday Preferred Credit Card. American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card has an $0 annual fee, followed by a $0 annual fee the next year. Then, there is a $95 annual fee.

Rewards: Cardholders who have the Amex Everyday Preferred Credit Card can earn 3 points per $1 on purchases up to $6,000 in U.S. grocery stores (instead of 1 point per $2).

The card earns 2 points for every dollar at U.S. gasoline stations. Other purchases earn 1 point per $1 The Blue Cash Preferred card from American Express will give you 6% cashback on purchases up to $6,000 per year in U.S. supermarkets (then, 1%), and 6% cashback on selected U.S. streaming subscriptions.

You also get 3% cashback at U.S. gasoline stations, and transit services (taxis, ride-hailing, parking, and buses) and an unlimited 1% cashback on all other purchases. You will receive 15,000 bonus points when your first $1,000 purchase is made with the Amex Everyday Preferred Credit Card.

After spending $3,000 on purchases with the Blue Cash Preferred card from American Express within 6 months, you will be eligible for $300 in statement credit.

Benefits: The cards have the exact same benefits. They include theft protection, car rental loss, damage insurance and a Global Assist hotline.

Conclusion

Note: Credit Card summary is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of the product. Products and services described are offered by third parties and not Bright Money or its partner banks. Bright Money strives to keep its information accurate and up to date. This information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product’s site and the information has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the product before publication.

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Comparative Analysis with Other Cards

Conclusion

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Resources

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OPERATIONAL HOURS [Mon-Fri] - 9:30 AM TO 6:30 PM (CST)

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