American Express · American Express
Blue Cash Preferred Card
Top-tier groceries and streaming cash back.
ByHillel Sonnenschine·
6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6K/yr) and on select streaming, plus 3% on transit and U.S. gas. Annual fee earns itself back for most families.
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Annual fee
None
Waived the first year
Welcome bonus
~$300
Spend $3,000 in 6 months
Purchase APR
19.24%, 29.99%
0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
Foreign tx fee
2.7%
Welcome bonus history
Up to $300 cash back
Est. value ~$300·$3,000 in 6 months
Best ever
★
Apply now if you can, This is the highest welcome bonus we've ever seen on this card. Applying today locks it in.
May 2024Feb 2026
Best everCurrent
Today
~$300
Current; variable up to $300
Usual value
~$300
Average over the last year
Best ever
~$300
Feb 2026 · Current; variable up to $300
▸Full history (2 snapshots)
- Feb 2026~$300Up to $300 cash back$3,000 in 6 monthsCurrent; variable up to $300
- May 2024~$250$250 statement credit$3,000 in 6 monthsLong-running offer (since Oct 2022)
Compiled from public offers visible on issuer pages and aggregator sites. Targeted/CardMatch offers excluded unless explicitly noted. Verify with issuer before applying.
Rewards
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
U.S. supermarkets (up to $6K/yr) | 6% |
Select U.S. streaming subscriptions | 6% |
Transit (rideshare, transit, parking, tolls, trains) | 3% |
U.S. gas stations | 3% |
Everything else | 1% |
Benefits
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
- 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
- Return protection, purchase protection
Best for
- 1Grocery shoppers
- 2Streamers
- 3Families
Recommended credit
Good
Terms shown are illustrative based on publicly available information and may have changed. Always confirm current rates, fees, rewards, and terms with the issuer before applying.
