Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit 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

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

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 earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions; Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card wins on first-year math.

Pick the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

3 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

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

  • Foreign transactions Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$250
First-year net
+$200
+$250
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Gas, U.S. Online Retail, U.S. Supermarkets
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
3.00%
Reward currency
Cashback
Cashback

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