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)
Jan 5, 2017, 9:12 am
#946
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
Everyday + Blue for Business with it's 30% annual bonus is a good value free combination.
Jan 5, 2017, 9:31 am
#947
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Correct. Everyday is the only free card that allows transfers. Other free cards, including Blue from American Express, Blue for Business, and various other free legacy cards participate in Membership Rewards Express which does not include transfer redemptions, but your points are always treated as if earned by the best card linked to the same rewards account.
Everyday + Blue for Business with it's 30% annual bonus is a good value free combination.
Everyday + Blue for Business with it's 30% annual bonus is a good value free combination.
Apr 24, 2017, 8:19 am
#948
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
I missed the 30 purchases on a couple statements (EDP) because I was counting both my purchases and husbands's (authorized user). Now we're sticking with my card for the first 30 but it takes more concentration.
After the first 30, do the category bonuses apply to the purchases of the authorized user?
After the first 30, do the category bonuses apply to the purchases of the authorized user?
Apr 24, 2017, 8:21 am
#949
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 470
All purchases are counted towards the 30 transaction requirement, not just the main cardholders?
Apr 24, 2017, 10:13 pm
#950
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
On my December statement I only had 14 purchases and husband had 25. I can see the points for December on the February statement. Only my purchases got the 50% bonus.
I have a from AmEx in August '16 saying they were fixing a system error by crediting points to me that I had earned but didn't get.
My question is. . .are the points on the EDP cards posting in the amounts they should?
Apr 25, 2017, 5:54 pm
#951
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
I had either a call or online chat asking if the main card holder had to make all 30 transactions. I came away thinking I did. Now I'm going through some past statements and thinking it's the bonuses that aren't shared.
On my December statement I only had 14 purchases and husband had 25. I can see the points for December on the February statement. Only my purchases got the 50% bonus.
I have a from AmEx in August '16 saying they were fixing a system error by crediting points to me that I had earned but didn't get.
My question is. . .are the points on the EDP cards posting in the amounts they should?
On my December statement I only had 14 purchases and husband had 25. I can see the points for December on the February statement. Only my purchases got the 50% bonus.
I have a from AmEx in August '16 saying they were fixing a system error by crediting points to me that I had earned but didn't get.
My question is. . .are the points on the EDP cards posting in the amounts they should?
With the 30 purchases being in the statement period, the regular points being in the statement period, but the bonuses being from beginning to end of month I don't know how to keep track of these points.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:53 am
#952
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Alaska, Delta, Southwest
Posts: 1,663
I spoke with yet another AmEx rep. He cleared it up that both cards do count towards the 30 purchases and they both earn the bonuses.
With the 30 purchases being in the statement period, the regular points being in the statement period, but the bonuses being from beginning to end of month I don't know how to keep track of these points.
With the 30 purchases being in the statement period, the regular points being in the statement period, but the bonuses being from beginning to end of month I don't know how to keep track of these points.
Apr 27, 2017, 10:07 am
#953
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
- Login to membershiprewards.com
- Click: the points total > Points Summary > Activity Detail
- Click: [+] to expand an entry: 03/30/2017 Earned Amex EveryDay Card-NNNNN
- Click: See Card Bonus Detail
Only the transactions which earned a bonus are listed. All other transactions earned one base point.
Apr 27, 2017, 1:00 pm
#954
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Alaska, Delta, Southwest
Posts: 1,663
There is for Everyday cards, but the details are not displayed until after the points post.
- Login to membershiprewards.com
- Click: the points total > Points Summary > Activity Detail
- Click: [+] to expand an entry: 03/30/2017 Earned Amex EveryDay Card-NNNNN
- Click: See Card Bonus Detail
Only the transactions which earned a bonus are listed. All other transactions earned one base point.
Apr 27, 2017, 6:05 pm
#955
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
There is for Everyday cards, but the details are not displayed until after the points post.
- Login to membershiprewards.com
- Click: the points total > Points Summary > Activity Detail
- Click: [+] to expand an entry: 03/30/2017 Earned Amex EveryDay Card-NNNNN
- Click: See Card Bonus Detail
Only the transactions which earned a bonus are listed. All other transactions earned one base point.
When I went 1 step further and expanded the line for 50% bonus, it shows points on all purchases.
May 27, 2017, 9:58 pm
#956
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15
Amex Everyday Preferred
I'm planning on getting the Everyday Preferred for grocery and gas spend. Does anyone know if Amex is rumored to be coming out with any new cards? I'm wondering if it might be worth it to wait and see. Currently using the Amex PRG.
May 28, 2017, 1:18 am
#957
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: HNL
Posts: 148
doubt it. I don't think anyone even knew about the new 2x blue business before it came about a couple days ago. Regardless, what's to preclude you from getting both, should something new come out? You're speaking to a community that typically carries a LOT of cards at any given time. You can have 4, maybe 5 credit cards and as many charge cards as you want at the same time. Go to town.
Jun 13, 2017, 2:06 pm
#958
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STL
Programs: AA
Posts: 167
How often does Amex increase the sign up bonus on the everyday card? I know it has been 10-15k but I've seen it as high as 35k. I have a Platinum card that I'm planning to close and would like to keep the points alive but want to maximize the signup bonus since Amex has the once in a lifetime rule for their cards. Thank you!
Jun 17, 2017, 8:02 pm
#959
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Does the 2X for Gasoline include $500 purchases inside the gas station, or does it just pick up on smaller, at the pump purchases?
Jun 18, 2017, 9:03 am
#960
Join Date: May 2016
Location: LAS
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist, National Exec
Posts: 57
How often does Amex increase the sign up bonus on the everyday card? I know it has been 10-15k but I've seen it as high as 35k. I have a Platinum card that I'm planning to close and would like to keep the points alive but want to maximize the signup bonus since Amex has the once in a lifetime rule for their cards. Thank you!