Jamie Thompson, WalletHub Analyst
@ExTaxMan
Yes, the Amex Blue Cash Everyday card does offer bonus rewards at department stores but only for purchases made online, not at physical locations. With this card, you can earn 3% on U.S. online retail purchases (up to $6,000 spent per year, then 1%), including department stores’ websites. This card also gives you 1 - 3% cash back, depending on the type of purchase. Plus, the Amex Blue Cash Everyday card has a $0 annual fee.
Amex Blue Cash Everyday Rewards
- Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
- Earn 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets, 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations, on eligible purchases for each category on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%). Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.
- Get up to a $7 monthly statement credit after using your enrolled Blue Cash Everyday® Card for a subscription purchase, including a bundle subscription purchase, at Disneyplus.com, Hulu.com, or Plus.espn.com U.S. websites. Subject to auto-renewal.
- Terms Apply.
All in all, Amex Blue Cash Everyday is a good all-around credit card that's best for people whose biggest expenses include groceries, gas, and online purchases.
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