Theo Frank, WalletHub Credit Card Analyst
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You can get a Blue Cash Preferred cash advance at participating ATM locations worldwide that accept American Express cards. You will need the Blue Cash Preferred and the PIN (Personal Identification Number) you received when you opened the account. You can view or change your PIN under the “Card Management” section of your online account. If do not have access to your PIN, call customer service at (800) 227-4669 to request a new one.
Here is what you need to know about Blue Cash Preferred cash advances:
- How to get one: Use your card to withdraw cash from one of the participating ATMs worldwide. You will have to use your designated PIN. You can see your PIN or change it in the Card Management section of your online account. If you do not see your PIN or haven’t received one, you can request one at (800) 227-4669.
- Cash advance APR: 25.99% (V). Keep in mind that unlike regular purchases, your cash advances accrue interest immediately, with no grace period.
- Cash advance fee: Each cash advance is subject to a fee of 5% (min $10).
- Cash advance limit: American Express assigns you a cash advance limit that is part of your overall credit limit. These can be viewed on your billing statements.
- Cash equivalents: Cash advances also include travelers or gift checks, money order, digital currency, casino gaming chips, race track wagers and similar online and offline betting transactions.
As you can see, cash advances are expensive transactions. So unless you need emergency cash, you should avoid them.

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
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