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BankAmericard vs Amex Blue Cash Everyday

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Rubric: Amex Blue Cash Everyday leads by 7.2 pts. Scores: BankAmericard 57.9%, Amex Blue Cash Everyday 65.1%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): BankAmericard nets $0/yr, Amex Blue Cash Everyday nets $434/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeBankAmericard: 10.0 · Everyday: 10.0
• Rewards rateBankAmericard: 0.0 · Everyday: 5.0
• Sign-up bonusBankAmericard: 0.0 · Everyday: 2.0
• Intro 0% APRBankAmericard: 10 · Everyday: 8.6
• Regular APRBankAmericard: 9.5 · Everyday: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feeBankAmericard: 3.0 · Everyday: 3.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)BankAmericard: 8.0 · Everyday: 10.0

Downsides

• BankAmericard57.9%
  Bank of America · balance transfer
  Annual fee $0APR 15.24%–26.24% variableRewards 0% baseCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · Late fee up to $40

• Amex Blue Cash Everyday65.1%
  American Express · cash back
  Annual fee $0APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 3% U.S. supermarkets, U.S. online retail, U.S. gas (each up to $6k/yr); 1% otherCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 2.7% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable)

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FAQ

Which is better, BankAmericard or Amex Blue Cash Everyday?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Amex Blue Cash Everyday scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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