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Amex Gold vs Chase Sapphire Preferred

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Rubric: Chase Sapphire Preferred leads by 12.0 pts. Scores: Amex Gold 61.4%, Chase Sapphire Preferred 73.4%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Amex Gold nets $229/yr, Chase Sapphire Preferred nets $233/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeGold: 5.0 · Preferred: 8.0
• Rewards rateGold: 6.0 · Preferred: 6.0
• Sign-up bonusGold: n/a · Preferred: 10
• Intro 0% APRGold: 0.0 · Preferred: 0.0
• Regular APRGold: 7.0 · Preferred: 7.4
• Foreign transaction feeGold: 10.0 · Preferred: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Gold: 10.0 · Preferred: 10.0

Downsides

• Amex Gold61.4%
  American Express · travel
  Annual fee $325APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 4x restaurants (up to $50k) & U.S. supermarkets (up to $25k); 5x prepaid hotels via AmexTravel; 3x flightsCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $325 annual fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable)

• Chase Sapphire Preferred73.4%
  Chase · travel
  Annual fee $95APR 19.49%–27.74% variableRewards 5x Chase Travel; 3x dining, gas/EV, streaming & online groceries; 2x other travel; 1x otherCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $95 annual fee · APR up to 27.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99%

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FAQ

Which is better, Amex Gold or Chase Sapphire Preferred?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Chase Sapphire Preferred scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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