Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

On the criteria below, Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins 2 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins 2 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on first-year math and travel insurance; Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on foreign transactions.

Pick the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (2 tie)
  • 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 Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

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

  • Foreign transactions Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
U.S. Supermarkets, U.S. Online Retail, Gas
Top Spend Category, Second Top Spend Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Venmo Cash Rewards

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