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Cooking is one of my passions, so it's natural that groceries top my list of monthly expenses. On average, I spend $325 per month on everything from milk and eggs to veggies and chocolate chips. These costs add up quickly, but I've found ways to make grocery shopping less costly.
I'm no stranger to optimizing credit cards (after all, I have 10), so I ensure that I pay with the most lucrative cash-back card in my wallet: the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express.
The Blue Cash Preferred Card has been my go-to for grocery shopping since it earns a robust 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%). Unfortunately I can't use it when I shop at Costco since they don't accept cards from all issuers. On Costco trips, I use one of my Visa-backed Chase cards, like the Chase Freedom® (no longer open to new applicants).
The Blue Cash Preferred Card's rewards rate is higher than any other card listed on Select's list of the best grocery rewards cards and earns me roughly $234 per year in cash back.
If my annual cash-back earnings aren't enough to convince you this card's a stellar choice, it currently has a welcome bonus of a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card within the first six months. This is a great way to offset your grocery bills. The Blue Cash Preferred has a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95. (See rates and fees.)
If you're also someone who seems to have a never-ending grocery list, consider applying for this card.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Rewards
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, 3% cash back on transit (including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more) and 1% cash back on other purchases. Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.
Welcome bonus
Earn a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card within the first 6 months.
Annual fee
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
Intro APR
0% for 12 months on purchases from the date of account opening
Regular APR
19.24% - 29.99% variable. Variable APRs will not exceed 29.99%.
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Foreign transaction fee
2.7%
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
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Information about the Chase Freedom® has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.
