American Express® Gold Card vs. Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
American Express® Gold Card
American Express
4.7
4x at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets. $120 dining credit.
Full review →Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
American Express
4.5
3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. American Express® Gold Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
American Express® Gold
Blue Cash Everyday®
Annual Fee
$250/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1x-4x
1%-3%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
See terms
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
American Express® Gold Card
Pros
- 4x at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets
- $120 dining credit + $120 Uber credit annually
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $250 annual fee
- Credits require specific merchants to maximise
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Pros
- 3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail
- No annual fee
- 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
- Foreign transaction fee
- 3% categories cap at $6,000/year then drop to 1%
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