Chase Sapphire Reserve® vs. Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Chase
4.7

10x on Chase Travel. $300 travel credit. Priority Pass lounge access.

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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
American Express
4.5

3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Chase Sapphire Reserve® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Blue Cash Everyday®
Annual Fee
$550/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1x-10x
1%-3%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
22.49%-29.49% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
720-850
670-850
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Pros
  • $300 annual travel credit offsets fee
  • 10x on Chase Travel portal purchases
  • Priority Pass lounge access worldwide
  • 3x on dining and travel outside Chase portal
Cons
  • $550 annual fee — one of the highest
  • Overkill if you don't travel frequently
  • Annual fee was recently raised from $450
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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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