Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

On the criteria below, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card 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

2 vs 3
  • First-year math Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit 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 Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,000
First-year net
+$200
+$905
Peak earning rate
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
Marriott Hotels, Grocery, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Marriott Bonvoy

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