Mar 24, 2014, 12:11 pm
Last edit by: pgary
*** Limited time offer ***
Amex EveryDay 15000 MR points after $1000 in 3 months
The 15,000 MR points offer is still available via referral from someone who already has the card. See or ask for this in the discussion. Or look at the Amex referral page: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...posting-3.html.
These are the direct links on americanexpress.com. I have not scoured the internet to seek better offers. Note that both offers include this standard language:
Opening the application link in a Private or Incognito browser window, and not supplying any information about existing accounts, should prevent American Express from identifying you as currently having a card during the application process. They can still instantly determine this using your Social Security number, but in practice this may not occur.
Everyday Preferred (Groceries 3X, Gasoline 2X, General 1X; 50% bonus for 30 transactions in a billing cycle): - LINK
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Everyday (Groceries 2X, General 1X; 20% bonus for 20 transactions in a billing cycle): - LINK
**You can now do a product change from AMEX Blue to the regular fee free AMEX EveryDay card. Unsure about other AMEX products that you can change TO the EveryDay card** This would probably preclude you from receiving any sign-up bonus, but moving from the Blue to this card is a + for some.
Use this calculator to work out whether you're better off with the preferred or regular card.
The 15,000 MR points offer is still available via referral from someone who already has the card. See or ask for this in the discussion. Or look at the Amex referral page: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...posting-3.html.
These are the direct links on americanexpress.com. I have not scoured the internet to seek better offers. Note that both offers include this standard language:
If we identify you as currently having an American Express Card account, you may not be eligible for this welcome bonus offer. This offer is also not available to applicants who have or have had this product.
Everyday Preferred (Groceries 3X, Gasoline 2X, General 1X; 50% bonus for 30 transactions in a billing cycle): - LINK
EARN 15,000 POINTS
Get 15,000 Membership Rewards points after you use your new Card to make $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
ANNUAL FEE
$95 Annual Fee
Get 15,000 Membership Rewards points after you use your new Card to make $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
ANNUAL FEE
$95 Annual Fee
Everyday (Groceries 2X, General 1X; 20% bonus for 20 transactions in a billing cycle): - LINK
EARN 10,000 POINTS
Get 10,000 Membership Rewards points after you use your new Card to make $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
ANNUAL FEE
NO ANNUAL FEE
Get 10,000 Membership Rewards points after you use your new Card to make $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
ANNUAL FEE
NO ANNUAL FEE
Use this calculator to work out whether you're better off with the preferred or regular card.
American Express "Everyday" Cards (2014 - 2021)
Mar 14, 2014, 3:59 am
#181
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Mar 15, 2014, 9:08 pm
#182
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: DL, SPG, UA.
Posts: 230
Assuming it is easy for one to hit 30 transaction in a month on everyday / grocery / gas spend, i am having a hard time finding a better card for these spend categories (outside of signup bonuses).
I have moved away from MR the last few years and viewed them as effectively orphan miles as DL and VX are the only transfer partners which i fly on and I find it hard to earn enough MR for the awards i want on the other carriers. This card may change that. However, from the post thus far, I seem to be in the minority.
Why would one not use this card for non-bonus / grocery / gas spend (assuming the 50% multiplier was a given)?
I have moved away from MR the last few years and viewed them as effectively orphan miles as DL and VX are the only transfer partners which i fly on and I find it hard to earn enough MR for the awards i want on the other carriers. This card may change that. However, from the post thus far, I seem to be in the minority.
Why would one not use this card for non-bonus / grocery / gas spend (assuming the 50% multiplier was a given)?
Mar 16, 2014, 10:57 am
#183
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 50
Assuming it is easy for one to hit 30 transaction in a month on everyday / grocery / gas spend, i am having a hard time finding a better card for these spend categories (outside of signup bonuses).
I have moved away from MR the last few years and viewed them as effectively orphan miles as DL and VX are the only transfer partners which i fly on and I find it hard to earn enough MR for the awards i want on the other carriers. This card may change that. However, from the post thus far, I seem to be in the minority.
Why would one not use this card for non-bonus / grocery / gas spend (assuming the 50% multiplier was a given)?
I have moved away from MR the last few years and viewed them as effectively orphan miles as DL and VX are the only transfer partners which i fly on and I find it hard to earn enough MR for the awards i want on the other carriers. This card may change that. However, from the post thus far, I seem to be in the minority.
Why would one not use this card for non-bonus / grocery / gas spend (assuming the 50% multiplier was a given)?
That basically makes the everyday a grocery card up to 6k spend. 1.5 MR for everything else is debatable. I could imagine using the SPG card if I wanted an everyday spend card with miles redemption.
+21k points for an extra fee card isn't a bad tradeoff, don't get me wrong. But the advantages are not as good as it may seem if you juggle multiple cards
Mar 16, 2014, 6:00 pm
#184
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Florida
Programs: IHG, American airlines , BA club and others
Posts: 81
@linuxmachine I think you nailed it when you said the advantages are not as good as they may seem if you juggle multiple cards. Many just don't want to do that, as in juggle multiple cards. Besides, INK is a business card, so many wouldn't get it for that reason alone. And keeping track of gift cards is kind of a pain.
I really think Amex is going after low spenders with this Everyday card. However, it may kill off Gold in the process.
I really think Amex is going after low spenders with this Everyday card. However, it may kill off Gold in the process.
Mar 16, 2014, 6:27 pm
#185
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 50
@linuxmachine I think you nailed it when you said the advantages are not as good as they may seem if you juggle multiple cards. Many just don't want to do that, as in juggle multiple cards. Besides, INK is a business card, so many wouldn't get it for that reason alone. And keeping track of gift cards is kind of a pain.
I really think Amex is going after low spenders with this Everyday card. However, it may kill off Gold in the process.
I really think Amex is going after low spenders with this Everyday card. However, it may kill off Gold in the process.
As for the everyday card being truly an everyday card, you will still juggle cards as amex is not accepted everywhere. Plus it's somewhat of a catch22. You're getting the everyday card to maximize rewards. But if that is your goal, juggling 2 or 3 is better. People who get the everyday preferred version will likely juggle a few cards anyways. Such is the cycle : p
Mar 16, 2014, 7:02 pm
#186
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Florida
Programs: IHG, American airlines , BA club and others
Posts: 81
It's true that you would need to have a Visa or Mastercard just in case, so I guess there would be some juggling involved. The difference is, you wouldn't have to think about what card to use where, as with Freedom. Basically, if Amex is accepted, you are all set. It's for people who like to keep it simple, which isn't a bad thing really. Personally, I constantly churn for bonuses, so won't be getting the card for that reason. Not enough incentive. However, Amex Everyday Preferred would be my top pick for everyday spending.
Mar 16, 2014, 7:30 pm
#187
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 771
@linuxmachine I think you nailed it when you said the advantages are not as good as they may seem if you juggle multiple cards. Many just don't want to do that, as in juggle multiple cards. Besides, INK is a business card, so many wouldn't get it for that reason alone. And keeping track of gift cards is kind of a pain.
I really think Amex is going after low spenders with this Everyday card. However, it may kill off Gold in the process.
I really think Amex is going after low spenders with this Everyday card. However, it may kill off Gold in the process.
i haven't collected MR points since i hada the gold a few years back where i got 50k bonus then another 50k upgrade to platinum. got lucky that year cause i got the 15k bonus for the 30k spend ( unfortunately i didn't know better on what to do with the points and took the 1 cent airline credit ).
will be curious to see if this will make it in my wallet. i may have my wife get it as she's building credit .
Mar 18, 2014, 8:22 am
#188
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The Amex EveryDay Credit Card was designed with the multi-tasker in mind, like busy moms juggling family, work and their personal lives...."The average American uses their credit or debit card twice a day, and shops most within 20 minutes of their home," added [Josh Silverman, president, Consumer Products & Services, American Express]. "So we designed a card that doesn't require you to change your daily ritual – but rewards you for where you already shop."
Mar 24, 2014, 11:49 am
#189
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 400
Applied and approved for AMEX Everyday Preferred at 1230 CST.
Edit: Called 866-314-0237 after getting the "pending status" screen and auto rep mentioned that the application was approved and expect card in 7-10 business days.
Edit: Called 866-314-0237 after getting the "pending status" screen and auto rep mentioned that the application was approved and expect card in 7-10 business days.
Mar 24, 2014, 12:25 pm
#190
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Mar 24, 2014, 12:36 pm
#191
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: BOS
Posts: 314
Called this morning to see if they would do a change from blue cash over to this card, but it wasn't listed as an option for the representative. The large list of all the other credit cards was listed, so I wonder if its just an integration thing.
Mar 24, 2014, 12:37 pm
#192
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 46
PC?
Has anyone been successful in product changing to this card yet?
Mar 24, 2014, 12:52 pm
#193
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 697
approved!!!
Applied and approved. 
but only with $5000 CL. and be told that I can request CL increase after 60 days. does it do any hard pull for CL increase request?
but only with $5000 CL. and be told that I can request CL increase after 60 days. does it do any hard pull for CL increase request?
Mar 24, 2014, 2:29 pm
#194
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Gold, US Silver, Starwood Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 334
Chatted with an online rep to try a PC from a BCE card and no luck at the moment, but was told to stay tuned for when the card finally launches in April. In a few days, there should be an update whether a PC is possible.
Mar 24, 2014, 3:41 pm
#195
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 7
I'm having a hard time understanding why one would not move all of their spend to this new Everyday Preferred card from the Platinum card. I understand this is being marketed to people that will not be putting large amounts of spend on the card, but why would one not move 100k+, 200k+, etc. annual spend from the Platinum card to this card? Am I missing something? Even if you want to keep the Platinum for the benefits....