American Express advertises as high as $300 back after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 6 months. The welcome offer is targeted: Amex states that offers vary and that you may not be eligible for one, so the amount you are shown on applying can be lower than $300 or absent. The card carries no annual fee for the first year, then $95.
Eligibility
How to get the American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card bonus
- Apply through the offer page to open the Blue Cash Preferred Card.
- Complete the requirement: Spend $3,000 in purchases in first 6 months.
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Offer history
| Aug 2026 | $250 | Previous published figure, before the page moved to as high as $300. |
Sources: americanexpress.com offer page (checked Jul 18, 2026)