Several banks and credit unions offer American Express credit cards, including the U.S. Bank, USAA, Navy Federal and American Express itself, among others. However, third-party-issued Amex cards aren’t all that common because American Express is both a card issuer and a card network.
One good, third-party-issued Amex card is the U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card. This card offers 1 - 5 points per $1 spent, depending on the type of purchase. The card also awards cardholders with 30,000 points. The U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card card has an annual fee of $85.
There are no American Express credit cards that are easy to get. They all require good credit or better. Compared to other American Express cards, the Amex Blue Cash Everyday card is easier to get if you have good credit or better and you meet all other criteria in order to qualify for it.
While American Express credit cards aren’t that easy to obtain, there are several other credit cards that are easy to get approved for.
Yes, it's hard to get an American Express card because you will need a good or excellent credit score for approval, along with enough income for monthly bill payments. The easiest American Express cards to get are those that require a minimum of good credit for approval, as opposed to excellent credit only. You may also want to target cards that are co-branded with a certain hotel or airline, as well as offers with lower annual fees, if you're concerned...
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