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The card_name and card_name offer the best of both worlds because you can earn rewards on everyday spending and travel purchases. Although the annual fee for the card_name is $100 more, the welcome bonus, statement credits, and other perks make this card our top pick.
How the cards stack up
The card_name and card_name offer the same APR rates and neither charges a foreign transaction fee. However, they offer different welcome bonuses, rewards and perks.
Here’s an overview of what to expect from each card:
| Feature | card_name | card_name |
|---|---|---|
Welcome Offer | bonus_miles_full | bonus_miles_full |
Rewards* | Earn 3x Membership Rewards Points on:
Terms Apply. | Earn 4x Membership Rewards Points on:
Earn 1X Membership Rewards on all other eligible purchases. Terms Apply. |
Annual fee | annual_fees | annual_fees (Rates & Fees) |
APR (or regular APR) | reg_apr,reg_apr_type | reg_apr,reg_apr_type (Rates & Fees) |
Foreign transaction fee | foreign_transaction_fee | foreign_transaction_fee (Rates & Fees) |
Other benefits (or additional perks) | Annual $189 CLEAR® Credit $100 LoungeBuddy Credit Free two-day shipping with ShopRunner Purchase protections and extended warranties Trip delay insurance Baggage insurance coverage Car rental loss and damage insurance Emergency global travel assistance Exclusive access to American Express Experiences Terms Apply. | Monthly statement credit of up to $10 for dining purchases through Grubhub at eligible Shake Shack locations, The Cheesecake Factory, Wine.com, Milk Bar, and Goldbelly $10 of Uber Cash each month for Uber rides or Uber Eats $100 experience credit to use when you stay at a hotel for two or more nights and book through The Hotel Collection with American Express Travel Baggage insurance coverage Car rental and loss damage insurance Emergency global travel assistance Exclusive access to American Express Experiences Preferred access to select events Terms Apply. |
Welcome bonus
card_name offers 9075,000 bonus points if you spend $4,000 in the first six months. You won’t be able to earn as many points if you get the card_name. You’ll bonus_miles_full.
However, if you don’t think you can afford to spend more than $2,000 on your card in the first six months, you’ll be better off with the card_name.
Welcome bonus winner: card_name
Rewards
card_name lets you earn more points on restaurant and grocery purchases. You’ll also earn three points for every dollar spent on airfare booked through AmexTravel.com. But with the card_name, you’ll earn more on transit and general travel purchases.
card_name is our pick because you earn on travel purchases and everyday purchases, and you can earn more points on an individual purchase.
Rewards winner: card_name
Annual fee
You’ll need to pay a yearly fee to access the cash-back rewards and perks that come with these cards. The annual fee for card_name is annual_fees, increasing to annual_fees for card_name (Rates & Fees).
Although the card_name is cheaper, you should look at your typical expenditures and see if the extra $100 for the card_name could save you money in the long term.
Annual fee winner: card_name
APR
The APR range is the same on both cards. Neither card offers an introductory interest-free period on purchases or balance transfers, which means that carrying a balance on one of these cards can become expensive very quickly (Rates & Fees).
APR winner: Tie
Foreign transaction fee
You won’t need to pay a foreign transaction fee with card_name or card_name (Rates & Fees). If you’re a frequent international traveler, one of these cards could save you money in fees.
Foreign transaction fee winner: Tie
Additional perks
Both cards offer travel and purchase protections, rental car coverage, and exclusive access to American Express Experiences. But there’s a fork in the road in terms of statement credits.
With card_name, you’ll get:
- An annual $189 CLEAR® Credit to get through airport security faster
- A $100 LoungeBuddy Credit for airport lounge access
- Terms Apply.
The statement credits offered with card_name hold more value. They include:
- Up to $120 annually in Uber Cash for use with Uber rides or Uber Eats
- Up to $120 annually for dining purchases through Grubhub or at Shake Shack (select locations), The Cheesecake Factory, Wine.com, Milk Bar and Goldbelly
- Terms Apply.
If you travel often, card_name could be the better deal, especially if you purchase single-use airport lounge access passes. This card might also be better for you if you don’t order takeout or rarely take Ubers.
Additional perks: card_name
Which card earns the most
To get a better understanding of your earning potential with both cards, here’s how much you’d earn if you spent $500 in each rewards category:
| Restaurant purchases | Transit purchases | Grocery purchases | Total points earned | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$1,500 | $1,500 | $500 | $3,500 | |
$2,000 | $500 | $2,000 | $4,500 |
This chart does not consider the rewards earned on flights booked through AmexTravel.com. However, the earnings would be the same with either card since you’d also earn three points per dollar with card_name, even if you booked independently.
You can determine if it’s worth it to spend the extra $100 per year on card_name by estimating how much you’d spend in each category.
Our recommendations
Why we recommend card_name
card_name features a higher welcome bonus and greater earning potential if you can meet the minimum spending thresholds. You’ll also earn more when you eat out or buy groceries, and the value of the dining, rideshare, and lodging statement credits can cover the difference between the two higher annual fees (Rates & Fees).
Why you would still opt for card_name
If you’re a frequent flier who dines out often—or you won’t be able to spend $4,000 in the first six months—you could get more value from card_name. Your travel purchases will almost always earn you more points if you use this card. Plus, you could use the CLEAR credit, lounge access credit, and other benefits to improve your air travel experience.
The bottom line
card_name comes at a higher cost but offers more value to cardholders. If you want to earn more for travel purchases, or if you won’t be able to maximize the card_name rewards, card_name might be a better choice.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How does the card_name dining credit work?
You can earn a statement credit of up to $10 per month if youn use your card_name card to pay for purchases made through Grubhub or Goldbelly, at some Shake Shack locations, or at The Cheesecake Factory, Wine.com, or Milk Bar.
What is the card_name card limit?
card_name does not come with a preset spending limit. Instead, your limit could adjust based on how much you spent in prior months.
Can you upgrade from card_name to card_name?
As long as you meet the eligibility criteria and can pay the additional $100 per month, you can get an card_name. You can even have both cards if you want to.
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