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Head-to-head, 2026

American Express Blue Cash Preferred American Express Green

Annual fee, welcome offer, top earning categories, and key benefits — compared side-by-side using Perqt's catalog data.

American Express

Blue Cash Preferred

Annual fee
$95
Network
amex
Welcome value
—
Min spend
$3,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 6×U.S. supermarkets
  • 6×Select U.S. streaming subscriptions
  • 3×Gas at U.S. gas stations
  • 3×Transit

Key benefits

  • $120 Disney Streaming Credit · $10
  • Global Assist® Hotline · $0
  • Purchase Protection · $0
  • American Express Venue Collection · $0
  • Amex Special Ticket Access · $0
Full American Express Blue Cash Preferred review

American Express

Green

Annual fee
$95
Network
amex
Welcome value
~$300
Min spend
$3,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 3×Restaurants worldwide · Membership Rewards
  • 3×Transit · Membership Rewards
  • 3×Travel · Membership Rewards
  • 1×Other purchases · Membership Rewards

Key benefits

  • $219 CLEAR+ Credit · $219
  • Purchase Protection · $0
  • Global Assist® Hotline · $0
  • Amex Event Perks · $0
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees · $0
Full American Express Green review

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