Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. United Club Infinite Card

On the criteria below, United Club Infinite Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

At a glance

United Club Infinite Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on annual fee; United Club Infinite Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, lounge access, and foreign transactions.

Pick the United Club Infinite 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

1 vs 4
  • First-year math United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite 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 $695 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 3×).

  • Lounge access United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

  • Foreign transactions United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$695
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,170
First-year net
+$200
+$475
Peak earning rate
11×
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
United Club
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
United MileagePlus

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