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)
Feb 16, 2015, 2:13 pm
#616
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Ritz-Carlton Gold, Hyatt Plat, AAdvantage Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 135
At https://www.creditcards.com/cardmatch/ :
You can get a number of different targeted offers, one of which was for 30k mr pts after 2k spend for the preferred compared to the normal 15k pts.
You can get a number of different targeted offers, one of which was for 30k mr pts after 2k spend for the preferred compared to the normal 15k pts.
Feb 16, 2015, 4:50 pm
#617
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
At https://www.creditcards.com/cardmatch/ :
You can get a number of different targeted offers, one of which was for 30k mr pts after 2k spend for the preferred compared to the normal 15k pts.
You can get a number of different targeted offers, one of which was for 30k mr pts after 2k spend for the preferred compared to the normal 15k pts.
Feb 17, 2015, 12:55 pm
#618
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,012
Yeah "cardmatch" tends to suggest cards I already have, and I've never had an amex come up on there.
Feb 18, 2015, 1:36 pm
#619
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: White Plains, NY
Posts: 114
I tried to do a PC from Clear to Amex Everyday via online chat today, but was denied. Since I want to get an MR-earning card to store my MR points from charge cards that I'm cancelling, I'll have to eat the hard pull and submit a new application for the Everyday card whose signup bonus is currently not that impressive.
Feb 27, 2015, 12:57 pm
#620
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,087
ViewFromTheWing was able to get a 30K offer on www.creditcards.com today for the Everyday Preferred card. No love my family. 
I'm going to call in on Monday and see if they will give it to me.
I'm going to call in on Monday and see if they will give it to me.
Mar 8, 2015, 3:09 pm
#621
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
One of my family member is able to get the 30 k offer after $2 k in spend. I will like to be able to apply using this offer but it is not allowing me to edit the first and last names (everything else is still editable). Is there a workaround for this? Pls post here or PM me. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks.
Mar 10, 2015, 4:53 am
#622
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Couple questions:
1) Are Everyday and Everday Preferred considered two different products? Could a person get sign up bonuses for both?
2) Has anyone charged purchases from a Target Superstore Grocery on the card? Is it coded as a grocery for the 2x?
1) Are Everyday and Everday Preferred considered two different products? Could a person get sign up bonuses for both?
2) Has anyone charged purchases from a Target Superstore Grocery on the card? Is it coded as a grocery for the 2x?
Mar 10, 2015, 6:40 am
#623
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Ritz-Carlton Gold, Hyatt Plat, AAdvantage Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 135
2) In the MS threads people report that Target is not coded as a grocery store on AMEX generally, from results of using redbird.
Mar 10, 2015, 1:38 pm
#624
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 197
I'd be interested in understanding if this has changed as well. Are you saying that Amazon gift cards period are not showing up or just the .50 cent ones ?
Thanks
Thanks
Mar 11, 2015, 11:47 am
#625
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 27
I made 9 amazon gift cards purchases 3 days ago for $1.00 each. All posted but only 4 counted as purchases. I have no idea why
Mar 12, 2015, 6:03 pm
#626
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
One of my family member is able to get the 30 k offer after $2 k in spend. I will like to be able to apply using this offer but it is not allowing me to edit the first and last names (everything else is still editable). Is there a workaround for this? Pls post here or PM me. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks.
Mar 20, 2015, 4:09 pm
#627
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 299
As reported on SlickDeals, there is a better offer here:
https://www262.americanexpress.com/a.../039/uni-hol-1
$125 bonus for Everyday, $200 for Preferred.
https://www262.americanexpress.com/a.../039/uni-hol-1
$125 bonus for Everyday, $200 for Preferred.
Mar 20, 2015, 6:37 pm
#628
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 102
As reported on SlickDeals, there is a better offer here:
https://www262.americanexpress.com/a.../039/uni-hol-1
$125 bonus for Everyday, $200 for Preferred.
https://www262.americanexpress.com/a.../039/uni-hol-1
$125 bonus for Everyday, $200 for Preferred.
Mar 21, 2015, 10:59 am
#629
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 80
Is anyone thrilled about these cards? I was all set to get one as part of my regular spend and I'm thinking twice about it. I could easily meet the 30 transactions per month.
* 4.5x grocery is cool, but that's 27k MR.
* Gas at 3x is okay, but I don't spend a lot on gas and don't have that many big gas stores with gift cards near me. I live in a city. I also can get gas gift cards at 5x from staples with ink.
* 1.5x on the rest is good. But I'd almost rather have SPG at 1.25x if I were to get an amex. Shoot, I'd almost take an AA or UR at 1x over an MR at 1.5x
So on balance it feels like a gimmick card to me. I don't love MR points that much, so that's a factor that will make my evaluation different. (Sorry Delta hub prisoners.)
Even at 1.5 cent value, that 27k miles for grocery is only worth $240 after the membership fee. ((27k-6k)*.015)-$75)
What makes you enthusiastic for this card? The marketing is clever. It looks like a great everyday spend card, but I'm not sure it is.
* 4.5x grocery is cool, but that's 27k MR.
* Gas at 3x is okay, but I don't spend a lot on gas and don't have that many big gas stores with gift cards near me. I live in a city. I also can get gas gift cards at 5x from staples with ink.
* 1.5x on the rest is good. But I'd almost rather have SPG at 1.25x if I were to get an amex. Shoot, I'd almost take an AA or UR at 1x over an MR at 1.5x
So on balance it feels like a gimmick card to me. I don't love MR points that much, so that's a factor that will make my evaluation different. (Sorry Delta hub prisoners.)
Even at 1.5 cent value, that 27k miles for grocery is only worth $240 after the membership fee. ((27k-6k)*.015)-$75)
What makes you enthusiastic for this card? The marketing is clever. It looks like a great everyday spend card, but I'm not sure it is.
Mar 21, 2015, 1:01 pm
#630
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: DL, SPG, UA.
Posts: 230
Is anyone thrilled about these cards? I was all set to get one as part of my regular spend and I'm thinking twice about it. I could easily meet the 30 transactions per month.
* 4.5x grocery is cool, but that's 27k MR.
* Gas at 3x is okay, but I don't spend a lot on gas and don't have that many big gas stores with gift cards near me. I live in a city. I also can get gas gift cards at 5x from staples with ink.
* 1.5x on the rest is good. But I'd almost rather have SPG at 1.25x if I were to get an amex. Shoot, I'd almost take an AA or UR at 1x over an MR at 1.5x
So on balance it feels like a gimmick card to me. I don't love MR points that much, so that's a factor that will make my evaluation different. (Sorry Delta hub prisoners.)
Even at 1.5 cent value, that 27k miles for grocery is only worth $240 after the membership fee. ((27k-6k)*.015)-$75)
What makes you enthusiastic for this card? The marketing is clever. It looks like a great everyday spend card, but I'm not sure it is.
* 4.5x grocery is cool, but that's 27k MR.
* Gas at 3x is okay, but I don't spend a lot on gas and don't have that many big gas stores with gift cards near me. I live in a city. I also can get gas gift cards at 5x from staples with ink.
* 1.5x on the rest is good. But I'd almost rather have SPG at 1.25x if I were to get an amex. Shoot, I'd almost take an AA or UR at 1x over an MR at 1.5x
So on balance it feels like a gimmick card to me. I don't love MR points that much, so that's a factor that will make my evaluation different. (Sorry Delta hub prisoners.)
Even at 1.5 cent value, that 27k miles for grocery is only worth $240 after the membership fee. ((27k-6k)*.015)-$75)
What makes you enthusiastic for this card? The marketing is clever. It looks like a great everyday spend card, but I'm not sure it is.
I used to be big on UR as I lived in a UA hub and mostly flew UA. Now in another city I have moved back to MR and really like this card. For me it was partially about simplification. With this card I can effectively carry 2 cards (EDP and citi premier soon to be prestige) and that yields category bonuses on: dining, travel, groceries, and gas plus 1.5 mr on all non-bonus spending.
Like you I live in a city and really don't care about the gas benefit. I also don't have the bandwidth or desire to deal with ms or gift cards. So this two card (in my wallet) solution provides the best yield covering the categories I spend in.
For non bonus spend it came down to 1.5mr, 1 spg, or 2% cash. The latter two meant a third card to carry as the grocery is a good category for me. Don't forget there are other bonuses that Amex runs that can make this 2.5x on other non bonus spend (eg, uber, small business). I personally don't want to carry that many cards as I often have a third I am trying to hit a min spend on.
EDP also means that when I need to charge on the plat (warranty, hotel benefit, etc) those points are not orphaned. I also have generally found redemptions that work for me on MR. While I love spg points, I don't fly AA so there is enough overlap between the partners that I rather have the speed of MR transfers vs. spg transfers.
In the end, I find enoug incremental value from the extra mr points from this card to choose mr over another program.