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American Express Blue Cash Preferred Chase Sapphire Preferred

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

Chase

Sapphire Preferred

Annual fee
$95
Network
visa
Welcome value
$937.5
Min spend
$5,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 5×Chase Travel purchases
  • 5×Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150
  • 5×Lyft rides
  • 3×Online groceries

Key benefits

  • Complimentary Apple TV · $156
  • Complimentary DashPass Membership · $120
  • Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS Credit · $120
  • $100 Chase Travel Hotel Credit · $100
  • Monthly DoorDash Non-Restaurant Promo · $10
Full Chase Sapphire Preferred review

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