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Head to head

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

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

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

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Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

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

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on annual fee and foreign transactions.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express earns more on its best category (6× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Preferred 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
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$300
—
First-year net
+$205
+$0
Peak earning rate
6×
3×
Top categories
Gas, Streaming, Transit
Second Top Spend Category, 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
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Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.