If you're looking for a powerful cash-back card that fits perfectly with everyday life, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a top choice. With high rewards at U.S. supermarkets and on streaming services, this card packs a serious punch for families, homebodies, and anyone with a regular grocery or binge-watching habit.

The card comes with a generous welcome offer and some of the highest cash-back rates in the industry. You can earn 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%), 6% on select U.S. streaming subscriptions, 3% at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis, rideshares, parking, tolls, trains, and buses), and 1% on everything else.

For a modest annual fee, you'll quickly earn back your cost if you’re spending on groceries and gas regularly. It also includes access to Amex Offers, which give you discounts or bonus rewards with popular brands.

This isn’t a travel rewards card, and it does have a foreign transaction fee—so it's best suited for domestic spending. But for maximizing your daily essentials, it doesn’t get much better than this.

Benefits

• 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000/year)
• 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions
• 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations
• 3% cash back on transit (including taxis, rideshares, tolls, buses, and trains)
• 1% cash back on all other purchases
• Access to Amex Offers
• Return Protection and Purchase Protection

Why should I get this card?

Get it if: You want unbeatable rewards on groceries, gas, and streaming, and don’t need a travel-focused card.
Consider other options if: You spend more internationally or prefer to earn transferable travel points.

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