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Blue Cash® from American Express

This credit card is issued by American Express.

This card received a rating of 5.00 out of 5.00


Blue Cash® from American Express is designed for those with good or excellent credit who plan to take advantage of the cash back reward program offered by this card, which Kiplinger's Personal Finance* named as the "best cash-rebate card."

 

Introductory Rate: 0% APR for Up to 12 Months
Time Period: 12 months
Rate Applied To: Purchases
Additional Details: A 12 month 2.99% introductory rate is available on balance transfers submitted during the application process.
Regular APR: As low as 12.49%
Variable or Fixed: Variable
Annual Fee: $0
Annual Fee Details: None
Application Fee: n/app
Participation Fee: n/app
Reload Fee: n/app
Inactive Fee: n/app
Total First Year Fees: n/app
Type Of Rewards: Rebate
Be sure to read the card's Terms and Conditions before applying!

Credit Card Review

Blue Cash® from American Express is designed for those with good or excellent credit who plan to take advantage of the cash back reward program offered by this card, which Kiplinger's Personal Finance* named as the "best cash-rebate card."

Cardholders get unlimited cash back savings on eligible purchases with the card. Through the rebate program, cardholders earn a cash award that varies according to the amount spent per year. General purchases earn up to a 1.5% rebate. "Everyday Purchases" made at drugstores, gas stations, and supermarkets earn up to a 5% rebate.

Aside from the cash rebates, this card provides common benefits and services commonly found with American Express® credit cards, such as the buyer's assurance plan, purchase protection plan, and up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance.

This card has no annual fee and an average rate for purchases and balance transfers (for those who qualify), which makes it ideal for those who plan to occasionally carry a balance. The card has a 0% introductory rate for the first twelve months of membership that can be applied toward purchases. A 2.99% introductory rate is available on balance transfers for twelve months. It is important to note that the balance transfer introductory rate only applies to those who initiate a transfer when applying for the card.

Therefore, those who plan to take advantage of the cash back reward program for "Everyday Purchases" (to earn the highest rebate) and the various standard services provided will benefit most from what Blue Cash® from American Express has to offer.

*Notations to the Best Cash-Rebate Card appeared in the November 2006 edition of Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Based upon Kiplinger's Personal Finance assumptions of how their readers would use rebate cards. © 2006 The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.

This review was updated 2008-11-11T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Reward Program Information

Type Of Rewards: Rebate
Reward Program Optional: No
  Optional programs may have a fee. See Terms and Conditions for details.

For Cards with Cash Back Incentives
   Lowest Possible Rebate: .5%
   Highest Possible Rebate: 5%
   Additional Rebates: General purchases earn up to a 1.5% rebate; "Everyday Purchases" made at drugstores, gas stations, and supermarkets earn up to a 5% rebate.
   Rebate Details: General purchases earn a .5% rebate up to $6,500, and 1.5% over $6,500; "Everyday Purchases" earn a 1% rebate up to $6,500, and 5% over $6,500.

For Cards with Point Incentives
   Points Per Dollar Spent: n/app
   Additional Points: n/app
   Point Details: n/app

For Cards with Airline Incentives
   Miles Per Dollar Spent: n/app
   Additional Miles: n/app
   Program Details: n/app

Rewards Expiration Period: None

Annual Limit: None

Additional Credit Card Perks

Various Internet account related services. Year-end financial statement. Built-in ExpressPay feature to make purchases without having to swipe the card. No liability for unauthorized Internet transactions. Return protection. Purchase protection. Extended warranty for purchases. Auto rental insurance. Emergency card replacement. Trip planning assistance. Medical referral services. Legal referral services. Up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Guaranteed hotel and motel reservations. Various travel and emergency assistance services. See website for additional benefits.

Special Notations about the Blue Cash® from American Express

No pre-set spending limit - purchases are approved based on credit record, account history, and personal resources. Card is currently unavailable to residents of Puerto Rico. The APR for purchases and balance transfers varies according to the applicant's credit history and may range from 12.49% to 18.49%. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

Always read the credit card's Terms and Conditions before applying!