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EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card

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$95 annual fee.

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Through The American Express Website

Earning Rates

Earn 3 points per $1 spent on up to $6,000 in U.S. supermarket purchases per year, then 1X.
Earn 2 points per $1 spent on U.S. gas station purchases.
Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other Card purchases.

Intro Bonus

Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $2,000 on purchases on the Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.

Main Benefits

50% more points when you make 30 purchases during a billing period and ShopRunner membership.

Rewards Details

Membership Rewards Points earned with the American Express EveryDay Preferred Card are worth 1 cent each when redeemed for airfare through American Express Travel.
You can obtain higher value by transferring points to AMEX's travel partners and redeeming them for flights and hotel stays.
Points can also be used for statement credits, gift cards, and Amazon.com purchases.

Our Take

If you can hit 30 transaction per billing period and obtain the 50% more points bonus, the AMEX Everyday Preferred will earn you a pretty good return on your spending. The card isn't highlighted much on the internet, but it is a great option if you don't need AMEX's premimum credit cards.

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Use the Everyday Preferred Points Calculator to determine how many AMEX Points you can earn based on the monthly or yearly spending amounts you enter. Calculate the cash value and compare alongside up to two other credit cards from any issuer.

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Use this section to enter how much you plan on spending either monthly or yearly across different categories for each card listed.

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Rewards & Bonuses

If a card earns bonus points, miles, or cash back, it will be listed here. You'll be able to edit or toggle on/off most bonuses listed here.

Do note that some bonuses may be automatically calculated based on spend entered in the Category Spending section.

If you want to factor in an intro or welcome bonus, you can also do that here by entering it in the Extra Value field. You can click on View Offers when applicable to see current sign up bonuses for all top credit cards by category.

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Rewards & Bonus Total

The amount of rewards earned from card bonuses.

Total Rewards & Cash Value

This is the total of all points, miles, and cash back earned between Loyalty & Memberships, Category Spending, and Rewards & Bonuses.

You can view the average value of the rewards based on popular redemptions and the transfer of rewards to partners (where applicable).

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Redemptions to do with turning your rewards into cash back or using it as a statement credit to offset purchases made to the card.

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Redemptions to do with using your rewards towards travel such as airfare, hotels, and car rentals (not including transfers to partners).

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Redemptions to do with using your rewards towards the purchase of gift cards.

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Currency Worth

Enter how much you value a single rewards point or mile in cents or regional currency equivalent (X.XX). The value of cash back cannot be changed.

Rewards Cash Value

The average cash value of rewards earned in the Grand Total section based on the set Currency Worth.

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Total Card Value

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FAQ

What can you redeem points earned with the American Express EveryDay Preferred for?

Points can be used for travel, statement credits, gift cards, checkout at several retailers, and more. They can also be transferred to AMEX's 20 travel partners.

How much are points earned with American Express EveryDay Preferred Card worth?

Points can be redeemed for 1 cent each towards flights via American Express Travel. Higher values can be obtained transferring points to AMEX's travel partners.

How many points do you earn per dollar with the American Express EveryDay Preferred Card?

The card earns 3 points per dollar on U.S. Supermarket purchases (up to $6,000/year, then 1 point), 2 points per dollar at U.S. gas stations, and 1 point per dollar on everyday else.

What is the 50% Bonus Points benefit on the American Express EveryDay Preferred Card?

When you make 30 transactions during a statement period, you'll earn a 50% point bonus based on the amount of points you earned during the statement.

Should I get the American Express EveryDay Preferred or American Express EveryDay Card?

This will depend on how much you spend across the cards. If you value Membership Rewards Points, the American Express EveryDay Preferred will be the better option if you spend a decent amount across it's categories. Use the point calculator to find out which card offers you the most value.

Which card is better, the American Express EveryDay Preferred or Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express?

You will have to value Membership Rewards Points at a higher value than 1.3 cents each to make the EveryDay Preferred better than the Blue Cash Preferred, but how much you spend also plays a factor. Use the point calculator to find out which card offers you the most value.

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