amex cashback
Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express
The Blue Cash Preferred is the best card for grocery shopping, period. At 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000/year), families who spend $500/month on groceries earn $360/year in that category alone. The current $350 bonus is the highest we've tracked. With the first year free, I recommend trying it out to see if your grocery spending justifies the $95 fee in year two.
Current Sign-Up Bonus
Highest Ever 350 cash back
after $3,000 spend in 6 months
Estimated value: $5
Last validated: 2025-01-27
Rewards Structure
Base Rate: 1x on all purchases
Bonus Categories:
- U.S. supermarkets 6x (up to $6,000)
- U.S. streaming 6x
- U.S. gas stations 3x
- transit 3x
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Industry-leading 6% at supermarkets
- + 6% on streaming services
- + Strong sign-up bonus
- + $0 intro annual fee
- + Good 0% intro APR
Cons
- - $95 annual fee after first year
- - Supermarket cap of $6,000/year
- - 2.7% foreign transaction fee
- - Amex not accepted everywhere
Key Benefits
- 6% back at U.S. supermarkets
- 6% on select U.S. streaming
- 0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers
- Car rental loss and damage insurance
- Purchase protection
- Return protection
Offer History
Historical High: 350 points
| Period | Bonus | Spend Req. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 to present Current | 350 cash back | $3,000 | Highest |
| 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 300 cash back | $3,000 | |
| 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 | 250 cash back | $1,000 |
Note: Historical offers are tracked for informational purposes. Past offers may not return.