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Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card

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4.5x at supermarkets if you swiped 30 times a month. Closed to new applicants since 2024.

7.0/10American ExpresspersonalAmex Membership Rewards
DiscontinuedBest for: Existing holders who max the 50% transaction bonus

Welcome Bonus

15,000

Last recorded offer

Spend Requirement

$2,000

Last recorded requirement

Annual Fee

$95

Last recorded · 2.7% FTF

Credit Score

690+

(Good-Excellent)

Common Questions

Is the Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card discontinued?

Yes. Last public offer. Closed to new applicants 9/25/24. 4.5x at supermarkets if you swiped 30 times a month. Closed to new applicants since 2024.

What can I use instead of the Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card?

The closest open alternatives we track are the The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab, The Platinum Card from American Express, The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley. Each links to our full review with its current offer and complete breakdown.

Open Alternatives

The EveryDay Preferred is gone, but these cards do a similar job and are still accepting applications.

The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab card art

The Platinum with an escape hatch: cash points out to your Schwab brokerage at 1.1 cents.

80,000 pts bonus (≈$1,600)AF: $895Rating: 9.0/10
The Platinum Card from American Express card art

The lounge king. The 2025 refresh raised the fee, and doubled down on credits.

175,000 pts bonus (≈$3,500)AF: $895Rating: 8.9/10
The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley card art

The Platinum that can pay for itself through a Morgan Stanley CashPlus account.

80,000 pts bonus (≈$1,600)AF: $895Rating: 8.9/10

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
05,00010,00015,00020,000$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,0002019-012020-012021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)
ObservedOfferRequirementWhat changedEvidence
2026-0615,000$2,000 in 6 moTerms reconfirmedLast public offer. Closed to new applicants 9/25/24Archive record · no attached snapshot
2022-0115,000$2,000 in 6 moSpend: $1,000 → $2,000 · Window: 3 → 6 monthsArchive record · no attached snapshot
2019-0115,000$1,000 in 3 moEarliest recordArchive record · no attached snapshot

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Last Recorded Earning Rates

These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.

  • 3xUS supermarkets (up to $6k/yr)
  • 2xUS gas stations
  • 1xAll other purchases

Last Recorded Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Last Recorded Benefits

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  • 50% extra points with 30+ purchases per billing period
  • Full Membership Rewards transfer access
  • Amex Offers

Why it earns its spot

  • +With the 50% bonus, an effective 4.5x at supermarkets rivaled the Gold at a third of the fee
  • +2x gas was rare in the Amex lineup

Where it costs you

  • Closed to new applicants since September 2024
  • 30 transactions a month was a real chore
  • $95 fee with no credits to offset it

The Compound Verdict

A cult favorite for grocery optimizers willing to play the 30-swipe game. Amex closing it pushed that crowd to the Gold. If you still hold one and hit the transaction bonus, it remains a quietly excellent earner.

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