Overall Score

36.8

Net Monetary Value

24.6

Product Features

66.7

Customer Experience

64.7
 

Pros & Cons

The Blue from American Express Credit Card is the perfect card for people who want to use their purchases to book more travel and entertainment experiences. The points are earned on all eligible purchases and can be redeemed for restaurants, entertainment purchases and more. The cardholders can also use points for online purchases with American Express Travel, including flights, hotels, vacations and cruises.

  • No Annual Fee
  • No Sign-up Bonus
  • Foreign Transaction Fees

Card Details

Intro Promotions
Intro APR

N/A

Intro Balance Transfer

N/A

Credit Needed
Good

(690-720)

Ongoing
APR

15.74% – 20.74%

Balance Transfer

15.74%

Annual Fee

$0

Foreign Transaction Fee

2.70%

EMV

Yes

American Express

American Express is based in New York City and issues the most credit cards by purchase volume worldwide. The company offers numerous reward programs and platforms to customers. Amex is among the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones industrial average and has a strong worldwide presence.

According to figure from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, American Express received a total of 586 complaints from customers in the year 2014. That same year, the bank addressed 100 percent of complaints in a timely fashion and managed to resolve 71 percent of complaints without customer disputes.

Posted on May 22, 2023