Cash Back or Points: How to Choose the Right Card for You
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after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new card within the first 6 months.
Terms Apply. | Rates & Fees.
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 on transit including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more
Earn 3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations
Earn 1% Cash Back on other purchases
Terms apply
Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.
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Our Take
The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a very popular choice for spend on groceries and gas thanks to 6% back (up to $6,000) at U.S. supermarkets and 3% back at U.S. gas stations. While credit cards that earn travel rewards points are more valuable, this card’s cashback earning rate on groceries and gas is hard to pass up and can be a good addition to your overall credit card earning strategy.