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  4. Blue Cash Preferred vs Gold Card

Blue Cash Preferred vs Gold Card

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.

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Feature
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Blue Cash Preferred
American Express® Gold Card
Gold Card
Basic Information
Issuer
American ExpressAmerican Express
Card Network
Card Type
Data: 2/2 cards
cashbacktravel
Card Tier
Data: 2/2 cards
PremiumMid Tier
Credit Score
Good(700-749)Good(700-749)
Rating
Data: 0/2 cards
——
Fees & APR
Annual Fee
$95$250
Foreign Transaction Fee
NoneNone
Purchase APR
19.24% – 29.99%19.24% – 29.24%
Intro APR
0% for 12 months0% for ? months
Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn $250Earn 60,000 points
Bonus Value
$250$600
Reward Rate
Data: 2/2 cards
6% back on supermarkets4x pts on restaurants
Reward Program
Data: 2/2 cards
Membership RewardsMembership Rewards
Earning Rates
gas_stations3% back—
other1% back—
restaurants—4x ptson up to $25,000 in combined purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar
supermarkets6% backup to $6,000 in combined purchases per year4x ptson up to $25,000 in combined purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar
Benefits
Key Benefits
  • Trip Delay Insurance
  • Dining Credit