Amex
Everyday Preferred
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Everyday Preferred
Amex
Last updated October 6, 2026· Rates, fees, and credits from WalletFlo's OneCard catalog (refreshed hourly). Verify current terms on the issuer site.
Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
See issuer
Est. net value
$692/yr
Credit score
Varies
Top earn rate
3x groceries
Overview
How this card fits in your wallet — fees, value, and who it's built for.
The Everyday Preferred from Amex carries a $95 annual fee. On WalletFlo's typical spend profile, the OneCard engine estimates $787.20 in rewards plus $0.00 in credits and perks — $692.20 net per year before welcome bonuses.
How the points work
3X at U.S. supermarkets up to $6,000 in purchases per year.
No limit on all other purchases, including gas stations.
Earning rates
Category bonuses from our catalog — verify current offers on the issuer site.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| GroceriesU.S. Supermarkets | 3× |
| GasU.S. Gas Stations | 2× |
| Everything elseAll Purchases | 1× |
Credits & benefits
Statement credits and perks we model in net-value calculations.
Benefits & perks
- 50% Extra Points Benefit
Use your Card 30 or more times on purchases in a billing period and earn 50% extra points on those purchases less returns and credits.
- ShopRunner
Free membership to ShopRunner. Free two-day shipping, free return shipping, special deals and discounts at select retailers.
- Amex Concert Benefits
Access to presales for advance ticket purchases and special preferred seating through Ticketmaster.
- Auto Purchasing Program
Find TrueCar certified dealerships that allow you to purchase vehicles with your card and get special discounts and other perks.
- Amex Offers
Promotions and discounts offered exclusively to card holders.
- Amex Travel
Online travel portal that allows you to book various forms of travel including: flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and vacation packages.
Transfer partners
Where this card's points can go, and at what ratio. 12 partners.
- Air Canada Aeroplan1:1
- Air France KLM Flying Blue1:1
- British Airways Avios1:1
- Iberia Plus1:1
- JetBlue TrueBlue1:1
- Singapore KrisFlyer1:1
- Southwest Rapid Rewards1:1
- United MileagePlus1:1
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1
- World of Hyatt1:1
- IHG One Rewards1:1
- Marriott Bonvoy1:1
Work out what a transfer is worth in the transfer calculator.
Is the annual fee worth it?
Quick breakeven from stated credits and perks — open the full tool to dig deeper.
Credits & perks vs fee
- Annual fee
- −$95
- Stated credits
- +$0
- Perks (est.)
- +$0
- Net after credits & perks
- -$95
Verdict
Fee exceeds stated credits & perks
You'll need enough rewards on your spend to cover the gap — model that below.
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Frequently asked questions
- What credit score do I need?
- Issuers generally look for good-to-excellent credit; exact thresholds vary.
- Is the annual fee worth it?
- See the annual fee analysis above, or open the full calculator to model credits and perks against $95 per year.