Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. JetBlue Plus Card

On the criteria below, Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

At a glance

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on first-year math, annual fee, and travel insurance; JetBlue Plus Card wins on earning ceiling and foreign transactions.

Pick the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express if year-one math is your priority; take the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 2
  • First-year math Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express is $99 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$99
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
+$200
$-99
Peak earning rate
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
JetBlue TrueBlue

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.