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Blue Cash Preferred from American Express vs Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards
Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Blue Cash Preferred from American ExpressAmerican Express | Bank of America Customized Cash RewardsBank of America |
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| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Annual Fee | $95 | $0 |
| APR | 19.49% - 28.49% | 17.49% - 27.49% |
| Signup Bonus | $250 statement credit after spending $3,000 in 6 months | $200 online cash rewards bonus after spending $1,000 in 90 days |
| Rewards Rate | 6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000/yr), 6% on select U.S. streaming, 3% on U.S. gas and transit, 1% on everything else | 6% in a category of your choice first year (3% + 3% first-year bonus), 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs (combined $2,500/quarter cap), 1% on everything else |
| Credit Score | good | good |
| Pros | 6% at U.S. supermarkets up to $6,000/year is the highest grocery rate available 6% on streaming subscriptions 0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers | Choose your own 3% category from six options 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs Preferred Rewards members can boost cash back up to 75% |
| Cons | $95 annual fee ($0 intro first year) $6,000 annual cap on 6% grocery earnings American Express not accepted everywhere | $2,500 quarterly cap on 3% and 2% categories combined Best value requires Bank of America banking relationship Only 1% on non-category purchases |
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Verdict
Our Pick: Blue Cash Preferred from American Express
With a 4.5/5 rating, the Blue Cash Preferred from American Express edges out the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (4.3/5). At $95/yr, the value proposition is strong. The Blue Cash Preferred is the king of grocery rewards. 6% back at U.S. supermarkets plus 6% on streaming makes it the best card for families who spend heavily on groceries. The $95 fee pays for itself quickly if you spend $2,000+ per year on groceries.