American Express Credit Cards

American Express is known for their cardholder perks, outstanding customer service and lucrative rewards. We have highlighted the top options from our partner below.

Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express

Purchase APR
0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months from the date of account opening, then 19.99%-28.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 months from the date of account opening, then 19.99%-28.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1% – 3% Earn 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.

Earn 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%.

Earn 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.

Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.
Welcome Offer
Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Purchase APR
0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months from the date of account opening, then 19.99%-28.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 12 months from the date of account opening, then 19.99%-28.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1% – 6% Earn 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).

Earn 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.

Earn 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more).

Earn 1% cash back on other purchases.

Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.
Welcome Offer
Earn a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

American Express Platinum Card®

Purchase APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Balance Transfer APR
N/A
Annual Fee
$895
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1x – 5x 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel®, on up to $500,000 spent per year.

5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel®.

1 point per dollar on all other purchases.

Terms apply.
Welcome Offer
You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

American Express® Gold Card

Purchase APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Balance Transfer APR
N/A
Annual Fee
$325
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1X – 4X Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.

Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.

Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.

Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.

Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Welcome Offer
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

Purchase APR
19.99%-28.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
N/A
Annual Fee
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1X – 2X Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at U.S. Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S. Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
Welcome Offer
Earn 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 10/29/2025.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

Purchase APR
19.99%-28.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
N/A
Annual Fee
$350
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1X – 3X Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.

Earn 2x miles on dining at restaurants, including takeout and delivery in the U.S.

Earn 2x miles at U.S. supermarkets.

Earn 1x miles on other purchases.
Welcome Offer
Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 10/29/2025.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

Purchase APR
19.99%-28.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
N/A
Annual Fee
$650
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1X – 3X Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
Welcome Offer
Earn 125,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 10/29/2025.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply


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