American Express Gold vs Blue Cash Preferred

A side-by-side look at American Express Gold and Blue Cash Preferred — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

American Express GoldBlue Cash Preferred
Sign-up bonus (est.)60,000 MR points (spend $6,000 in 6 months)$250 (spend $3,000 in 6 months)
Annual fee$325/yr$95/yr
Foreign transaction feeNone3%
Suggested score670+670+
Reward highlights4x dining (up to cap)
4x U.S. supermarkets
Monthly dining & delivery credits
6% U.S. supermarkets (up to cap)
6% select streaming
3% gas & transit
Who it's forBest for heavy dining & grocery spenders — and new immigrants who can apply with foreign credit history.Best for families with heavy grocery and streaming spend.