Amex Blue Cash Preferred vs Chase Freedom Unlimited
Not credit advice. Facts and math from issuer pages and the CFPB, each with its date. Offers change; approval depends on your credit. Verify on the issuer's site.
Rubric: too close to call (under 3 pts). Scores: Amex Blue Cash Preferred 66.3%, Chase Freedom Unlimited 69.0%.
At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Amex Blue Cash Preferred nets $499/yr, Chase Freedom Unlimited nets $400/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →
Penalty APRup to 29.99% Chase's CFPB-filed agreements list a penalty APR of 'up to 29.99%'; agreements are not labeled by product, so this is issuer-level consumerfinance.gov, 2026-06-30
Annual fee $95 ($0 intro first year, then $95)APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 6% U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr) & select streaming; 3% transit & U.S. gas; 1% otherCredit not found
⚠ $95 annual fee ($0 intro first year, then $95) · 2.7% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance
⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 27.99% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99%
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FAQ
Which is better, Amex Blue Cash Preferred or Chase Freedom Unlimited?
On VaultRubric's rubric: too close to call. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.
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