AMEX
AMEX
Best US Supermarkets Card
Blue Cash Preferred® from Amex
American Express · 🇺🇸 USA · AMEX
4.7Excellent
Annual Fee
$95
$0 first year
Rewards Rate
6% US supermarkets, 6% streaming, 3% gas & transit
Cashback
Intro Offer
$250 statement credit after $3,000 spend in 6 months
Credit Score
670–850
Good – Excellent
Purchase Intro APR
0% for 12 months
Balance Transfer Intro APR
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
18.49%–29.49% Variable
Tekkivo Expert Verdict
For families spending $500+/month at US supermarkets, the Blue Cash Preferred pays for itself multiple times over at 6% cashback on groceries.
Best for: US families with high supermarket and streaming spending
Key Benefits
- 6% at US supermarkets up to $6K/yr
- 6% select streaming
- 3% gas stations and transit
- $84 Disney Bundle credit annually
Pros
- ✓Highest supermarket cashback rate (6%)
- ✓Streaming + grocery combo suits most households
- ✓$84 Disney credit offsets fee
Cons
- ✗Supermarket 6% capped at $6K/yr
- ✗$95 annual fee after first year
- ✗2.7% foreign transaction fee
Card Details
Foreign Transaction Fee: 2.7%
Credit Limit: $2,000–$50,000+
Card Network: amex
Rewards Type: Cashback
Blue Cash Preferred® from Amex
4.7
Annual Fee$95
Rewards6% US supermarkets, 6% streaming, 3% gas & transit
Intro Offer$250 statement credit after $3,000 spend in 6 months
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