Amex is offering elevated welcome offers on 4 cards—here's how they all compare

The offer for the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, The Platinum Card® from American Express and the  Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is no longer available.

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Card issuers like American Express are currently running elevated welcome offers that can help you maximize the rewards you earn on everyday spending.

Here are the Amex cards currently offering stellar welcome offer bonuses:

• Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
• Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
• American Express® Gold Card
• The Platinum Card® from American Express

When you open one of these cards, you can benefit from a welcome bonus worth between $100 to $750, depending on the card you choose and how you redeem the points.

Here's everything you need to know about the cards and their elevated welcome bonuses:

The offer: Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases on your new card within your first three months from account opening.

What it’s worth: The Blue Cash Everyday Card’s welcome bonus is awarded as a $200 statement credit to your account.

Who’s eligible: Applicants who’ve never had the Blue Cash Everyday Card may qualify for the welcome bonus.

The offer: Earn a $300 statement credit after you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new card within the first six months from account opening. Plus, there's a $0 introductory annual fee for one year, then $95. See rates and fees.

What it’s worth: The Blue Cash Preferred Card’s welcome bonus is awarded as a $300 statement credit to your account.

Who’s eligible: If you’ve never had the Blue Cash Preferred Card, you may be eligible for the welcome bonus.

The offer: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first 6 months of card membership.

What it’s worth: The Amex Gold card’s 60,000-point bonus can be worth up to $600 when you redeem points for flights and gift cards. Other redemption options are typically worth less. Statement credit redemptions are worth $360, while booking prepaid hotels through Amex Travel is worth $420.

Who’s eligible: Applicants who’ve never had the Amex Gold Card or Premier Rewards Gold Card may be eligible for the welcome bonus.

The offer: Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases within your first six months of card membership.

What it’s worth: The Platinum card’s 100,000-point bonus can be worth up to $1,000 when you redeem points for flights and gift cards. Other redemption options are typically worth less.

Who’s eligible: If you’ve never had the Amex Platinum Card, you may qualify for the welcome bonus.

Since credit cards aren’t one-size-fits-all, the best welcome bonus depends on your individual situation. Consider each card’s annual fee, special financing period (if applicable), interest rates and rewards rate to choose the right card for your needs.

When you look at the welcome bonus, pay close attention to the spending requirements — they range from $1,000 to $5,000. Do the math to understand how much money you can reasonably afford to spend with a new card. After all, the interest you’ll accrue from carrying a balance will offset the rewards you can earn.

For rates and fees of the American Express® Gold Card, click here.

For rates and fees of the The Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.

For rates and fees of the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, click here.

For rates and fees of the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, click here.