Blue Cash PreferredAmerican Express
Terms checked 2026-10-19
6% at US supermarkets. The family grocery card.
$300 bonus (≈$300)AF: $95Rating: 8.3/10
Amex EveryDay Credit Card
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The only no-fee personal Membership Rewards card. Closed to new applicants since 2024.
★ 6.9/10American ExpresspersonalAmex Membership Rewards
DiscontinuedBest for: Existing holders anchoring Membership Rewards for free
Welcome Bonus
10,000
Last recorded offer
Spend Requirement
$2,000
Last recorded requirement
Annual Fee
$0
Last recorded · 2.7% FTF
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
Common Questions
Is the Amex EveryDay Credit Card discontinued?
Yes. Last public offer. Closed to new applicants 9/25/24. The only no-fee personal Membership Rewards card. Closed to new applicants since 2024.
What can I use instead of the Amex EveryDay Credit Card?
The closest open alternatives we track are the Blue Cash Preferred, Blue Cash Everyday Card, Hilton Honors American Express Card. Each links to our full review with its current offer and complete breakdown.
Open Alternatives
The Amex EveryDay Credit Card is no longer open to new applicants. Compare these cards for a similar use.
Blue Cash Everyday CardAmerican Express
Terms checked 2026-10-26
3% groceries, gas, and online retail with no fee.
$200 bonus (≈$200)AF: $0Rating: 7.8/10
Hilton Honors American Express CardAmerican Express
Terms checked 2026-11-09
Free hotel status and big point hauls for no fee.
70,000 pts bonus (≈$350)AF: $0Rating: 7.5/10
Historical Offers Chart
Dated offer history for this discontinued product.
Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 10,000 | $2,000 in 6 mo | Terms reconfirmedLast public offer. Closed to new applicants 9/25/24 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2022-01 | 10,000 | $2,000 in 6 mo | Spend: $1,000 → $2,000 · Window: 3 months → 6 months | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2019-01 | 10,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 2xUS supermarkets (up to $6k/yr)
- 2xEligible purchases via AmexTravel.com
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦20% extra points with 20+ purchases per billing period
- ✦Full Membership Rewards transfer access
- ✦Amex Offers
Why it earns its spot
- +Was the only $0 fee personal card with full MR transfer access
- +The 20% transaction bonus rewarded daily-driver use
Where it costs you
- −Closed to new applicants since September 2024
- −Modest earn rates even with the bonus
The Compound Verdict
For years this was the secret no-fee anchor for personal Membership Rewards accounts, and its closure left a real gap in the lineup. Existing holders should keep it forever: it protects your points at zero cost.
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