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    No Annual Fee

    American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card

    Everyday spenders who want category cash back with no annual fee.

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    Suggested credit

    Good to excellent credit (typically 670+)

    Annual fee

    No annual fee (confirm current terms with American Express)

    APR

    Variable purchase APR with an introductory 0% APR window on eligible balances — see current Amex terms

    Foreign transactions

    Foreign transaction fee applies — not ideal for international travel

    Overview

    The Blue Cash Everyday Card is the no-annual-fee counterpart to Blue Cash Preferred. It keeps the same three category structure — groceries, gas, and online retail — at lower earning rates, which makes it a strong long-term keeper card for households whose category spend does not justify a paid annual fee. Because it has no annual fee, it also plays a useful role in preserving average account age when other cards are downgraded or closed.

    Rewards

    Earns elevated cash back at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. gas stations, and U.S. online retail (each up to a stated annual cap), with a base rate on other purchases. Cash back is delivered as Reward Dollars redeemable as a statement credit.

    Benefits

    • No annual fee
    • Category cash back on groceries, gas, and online retail
    • Introductory 0% APR window on purchases on current terms

    Pros

    • · Solid category earning with no annual fee to recoup
    • · Amex Offers and purchase protections
    • · Good starter Amex for the Membership Rewards and Blue Cash ecosystem

    Cons

    • · Earning rates are lower than the Blue Cash Preferred
    • · Category caps limit the value for very heavy spenders
    • · Foreign transaction fee — pair with a no-FX card for travel

    Approval guidance

    Amex offers pre-approval via a soft inquiry. Approval typically targets applicants with good-to-excellent credit.

    Confirm current terms before applying. APR, welcome offers, rewards rates, and fees change frequently. The definitive source is the issuer's own product page. This overview is educational and reflects the card's typical structure, not a snapshot of any specific offer.

    Reasonable alternatives

    Credit Card

    American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card

    Households that spend heavily on U.S. supermarkets, streaming, and gas.

    Credit Card

    Chase Freedom Unlimited

    Cardholders who want a flat-rate cash back card with no annual fee and no category tracking.

    Credit Card

    Citi Double Cash

    Cardholders who want a simple, high flat-rate cash back card with no annual fee.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does Blue Cash Everyday compare to Blue Cash Preferred?

    Blue Cash Everyday has no annual fee and lower category earning rates; Blue Cash Preferred has a modest annual fee and higher earning rates, especially at U.S. supermarkets. Households with heavy grocery spend typically earn more net cash back on Preferred, while lighter spenders often come out ahead on Everyday.

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    Last updated 2025-01-05. Written by the UseYourCredit Editorial Team.