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Blue American Express Cards: A Cornucopia of Credit Card Rewards

by DR on October 5, 2008

The American Express Blue, Blue Cash, and Blue Sky credit cards represent some of the best rewards cards available. These cards offer everything from 0% APR introductory rates on purchases, to great travel rewards, to low interest balance transfers, to as much as 5% cash back on purchases. And all of these rewards come with no annual fee. Which card is best for you depends on your financial goals and objectives. Let’s review each card, starting with Consumer Report’s pick for one of the best cash back rewards cards available, Blue Cash from American Express.

Note: American Express offers Express Approval. Get a decision online in less than 60 seconds!

Blue Cash from American Express

Blue Cash from American Express is THE cash back rewards credit card. If you are looking for cash back rebates from a card, this is the card of choice, and one selected by Consumer Reports this year as a top credit card. Here are the details:

Blue Cash from American Express-Consumer Report’s Rewards Card Pick
Blue Cash? from American Express
  • Up to 5% Cash Back on Purchases!
  • No annual fee
  • 0% APR on Purchases for 12 Months
  • Low Interest on Balance Transfers for 12 Months
  • Lost luggage support, auto rental insurance, visa/passport help, and many other features
Intro
APR
Intro
Period
Cash Back
Rewards
Annual
Fee
Regular
APR
Balance
Transfers
0%
12 Months on Purchases
Up to 5%
$0
As low as 12.49%
2.99% for 12 months

Blue from American Express

Blue from American Express is the pick for the best overall credit card. Blue offers 0% on purchases for 12 months, a 2.99% 12-month balance transfer feature, a rewards program, and regular APR as low as 8.99%. Here are the details:

Blue from American Express
Blue from American Express®
  • 0% APR on Purchases for 12 Months
  • No Annual Fee.
  • Low Interest on Balance Transfers–2.99% for 12 Months
  • Earn Points That Can be Redeemed for Gift Cards, Travel, Merchandise, and Unique Entertainment Experiences
  • Express Approval. Get a Decision in Less Than 60 Seconds.
Intro
APR
Intro
Period
Balance
Transfers
Annual
Fee
Regular
APR
Rewards
Feature
0%
12 Months on Purchases
2.99% for 12 Months
$0
As low as 11.49%
Membership Rewards Express® Program

Blue Sky from American Express

Blue Sky from American Express is the travel rewards card for the frequent flyer. Not only does it give you 1 point for every dollar spent, but the points come with no black out dates or travel restrictions. Points can be redeemed for airline tickets, hotels, car rental, and more. Here are the details:

Blue Sky from American Express
Blue Sky from American Express?
  • Earn 1 Point for Every Dollar You Spend
  • Points Good on Any Airline, Hotel, Car Rental, and More
  • No Blackout Dates or Travel Restrictions
  • 0% APR on Purchases for 12 Months
  • Express Approval. Get a Decision in Less Than 60 Seconds.
Intro
APR
Intro
Period
Travel
Rewards
Rewards
Feature
Annual
Fee
Regular
APR
0%
12 Months on Purchases
Earn 1 point redeemable for travel rewards for every dollar spent.
No blackout dates
$0
As low as 12.49%

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{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

EN 10.05.08 at 9:36 pm

I’ve been eyeing the Blue Cash card for a long time now but I don’t think I can charge enough in a year to get to the highest reward tier level. People have been telling me to look at the Chase Freedom card instead.

Andy 10.07.08 at 4:37 pm

American Express Blue Cash is the card I switched to and it is quite a good card. The only problem is that I find merchants accepting AMEX less frequently due to its higher merchant fees. The best best is to have 2 cash back cards - one from visa and one from amex!

KRIS 10.18.08 at 2:06 pm

It’s easy to charge up thousands of dollars on the Blue Cash card… The trick is to use it on all your transactions if possible and then pay the entire balance at the end of each month. I charge up at least $2,000 each month, I’m already earning the maximum cash back by the 4th month…

Donald L. Knaub 12.29.08 at 11:46 am

I enrolled for an American Express Business Acct. Card at my local Costco store recently and have searched for the Internet American Express site which will enable me to monitor my charges on the card daily (or for charges made on the card if my card is stolen or the account number is used by an unauthorized person illegally). I did not find any site for reporting a lost card in the material I received or the limitations covered in that event.
Will you send me the answers to these questions or point out where I can find this information. Thank you.

Donald L. Knaub
dontod51@sbcglobal.net

DR 12.29.08 at 6:30 pm

Donald, I access all of my Amex accounts via americanexpress.com. I assume you can access the Costco Amex from the same website.

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