{"id":54502,"date":"2023-11-16T17:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/16\/amex-everyday-vs-amex-everyday-preferred-which-should-be-in-your-wallet-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T17:00:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:00:20","slug":"amex-everyday-vs-amex-everyday-preferred-which-should-be-in-your-wallet-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/16\/amex-everyday-vs-amex-everyday-preferred-which-should-be-in-your-wallet-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex EveryDay vs. Amex EveryDay Preferred: Which should be in your wallet? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Part of having a well-rounded credit card strategy is maximizing every single purchase and ensuring you’re never just getting 1 point per dollar or 1% cash back. When earning rewards on everyday spending, knowing which card is right for you can be hard.<\/p>\n

For those with other American Express Membership Rewards<\/a> points-earning cards, the Amex EveryDay\u00ae Credit Card from American Express<\/a> and the Amex EveryDay\u00ae Preferred Credit Card from American Express<\/a> offer additional ways to bolster your Membership Rewards earnings. And for those new to points and miles<\/a>, both are introductory options to help you jump into the broader Membership Rewards program.<\/p>\n

Let’s break down the card you should choose for the long term, tailored to your specific spending habits and budget.<\/p>\n

The information for the Amex EveryDay and Amex EveryDay Preferred has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Amex EveryDay vs. Amex EveryDay Preferred comparison<\/h2>\n
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Benefit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Amex EveryDay<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Amex EveryDay Preferred<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Welcome offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first six months of card membership<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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15,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first six months of card membership<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Annual fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$0 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$95 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bonus earning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2 points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in purchases per year, then 1 point per dollar)<\/p>\n

1 point per dollar on all other purchases<\/p>\n

Terms apply<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3 points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in purchases per year, then 1 point per dollar)<\/p>\n

2 points per dollar at U.S. gas stations<\/p>\n

1 point per dollar on all other purchases<\/p>\n

Terms apply<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Transaction bonuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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20% more points for making 20 or more purchases in a billing period<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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50% more points for making 30 or more purchases in a billing period<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Travel and shopping protections<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Car rental and shopping protections<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Car rental and shopping protections<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Amex EveryDay vs. Amex EveryDay Preferred welcome offer<\/h2>\n

Right now, the Amex EveryDay<\/a> is offering new cardholders 10,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first six months of card membership. The EveryDay Preferred<\/a>, meanwhile, is offering 15,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first six months of card membership.<\/p>\n

Those points are worth $200 and $300, respectively, per TPG valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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