American ExpressAmex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card
4.5x at supermarkets if you swiped 30 times a month. Closed to new applicants since 2024.
Welcome Bonus
15,000
≈$300 value
Spend Requirement
$2,000
in 6 months
Annual Fee
$95
2.7% FTF
Credit Score
690+
(Good-Excellent)
Current offer note: Last public offer. Closed to new applicants 9/25/24
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Earning Rates
- 3xUS supermarkets (up to $6k/yr)
- 2xUS gas stations
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦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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