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Annual Fee $0 intro for the first year, then $95
Rewards Rate 1%-6%
Cashback
Intro offer $350
Recommended Credit Score 690-850 (Good - Excellent)
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  • Earn 20% back on Amazon.com purchases on the Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership, up to $200 back.
  • Plus, earn $150 back after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. You will receive cash back in the form of statement credits.
  • $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
  • 6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).
  • 6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.
  • 3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more).
  • 1% Cash Back on other purchases.
  • Low intro APR: 0% for 12 months on purchases from the date of account opening, then a variable rate, 13.99% to 23.99%.
  • Plan It® gives the option to select purchases of $100 or more to split up into monthly payments with a fixed fee.
  • Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit.
  • Terms Apply.

Pros

  • Leading cash-back rewards at U.S. supermarkets
  • Rich bonus offer for new cardholders
  • Intro APR period on Purchases

Cons

  • Has annual fee — but if you spend more than $31 per week at U.S. supermarkets, the rewards offset the fee
  • American Express isn’t accepted at as many merchants as Visa or Mastercard
  • $25 minimum redemption