Citi Premier Card vs Amex Blue Cash Everyday

Side-by-side comparison of Citi Premier Card and Amex Blue Cash Everyday. Compare rewards, fees, APR, benefits, and transfer partners.

Snapshot

	Citi Premier Card	Amex Blue Cash Everyday
Issuer	Citibank	American Express
Network	Mastercard	American Express
Card Material	Plastic	Plastic
Annual Fee	$95.00	$0.00
Base Rate	1.00%	1.00%
Travel Rewards	3.00x	0.00x
Auth. User Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Foreign Txn Fee	0%	2.7%
Lifecycle	Grandfathered	Active

Welcome Offer

Bonus	None	None
Spend Requirement	—	—
Timeline	—	—

Rewards Breakdown

Base Rate	1.0% (base)	1.0% (base)
Restaurants	3.0%	1.0% (base)
Supermarkets	3.0%	3.0%
Gas Stations	3.0%	3.0%
Airline	3.0%	1.0% (base)
Hotels	3.0%	1.0% (base)
Online Retail	1.0% (base)	3.0%
Anniversary Bonus	None	None
Portal Boost	1x	1x

Benefits & Partners

Transfer Partners	18 partners	None
Annual Credits	None	None

Transfer Partners

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Pricing Details

Purchase APR	10.99% - 18.99%	12.74% - 21.74%
Cash Advance APR	21.24%	21.99%
Penalty APR	21.49%	26.74%
Late Fee	$41	$40
Balance Transfer Fee	undefined% (min $0)	N/A

Insurance & Protections

Auto Rental	—	—
Trip Cancellation Interruption	—	—

Usability & Experience

Digital Wallet	N/A	N/A
Instant Card Number	—	—
Credit Bureaus	N/A	N/A

Strategy & Eligibility

Recommended Credit	N/A	N/A
Application Rules	Citi 8/65	Standard