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| Category | Reward - Other |
|---|---|
| Status | Standard |
| Introductory Percentage Rate | 0.00 |
| Introductory Time Period | 15.00 |
| Intro Applies To | Purchases |
| Intro Details | The introductory rate for purchases varies and will be fifteen months, twelve months, or six months. A 4.99% introductory rate is available on balance transfers for the life of the loan if a transfer is submitted during the application process. |
| APR for Purchases | 8.990 |
| Purchase Rate Type | Variable |
| Minimum APR on Purchases | No |
| APR for Cash Advances | 19.990 |
| Cash Advance Rate Type | Variable |
| Minimum APR on Cash Advances | No |
| Finance Charge Calculation | Average Daily Balance (including new purchases) |
| Annual Fee | $0 |
| Additional Annual Fees | $0 |
| Annual Fee Detail | None |
| Grace Period | 20 Days |
| Late Payment Fee | $19 on balances up to $400 and $38 on balances of $400 and over |
| Over Limit Fee | $35 |
| Cash Advance Fee | 3%, $5 minimum for Express Cash transactions |
| Balance Transfer Fee | 3% of each balance transfer associated with this offer ($5 minimum/$99 maximum per transfer). However, future balance transfers may incur a fee as disclosed at the time of the applicable offer or transaction. |
| Minimum Balance Transfer | $1,000 |
| Maximum Balance Transfer | $100,000 |
| Type of Reward | Point |
| Optional Reward | Yes |
| Optional Annual Fee | $0 |
| Points Earned Per Dollar Spent | 1 Point |
| Additional Points | None |
| Point Details | Points earned can be redeemed for airline, hotel, merchandise, and gift certificates. |
| Expiration | None |
| Yearly Limit | None |
| Bonus Approval | None |
| Bonus First Purchase | None |
| Bonus Balance Transfers | None |
| Bonus Annual | None |
| Bonus Other | None |
| Bonus Details | None |
| Additional Perks | Access to Blue's Membership Rewards Express® program for no additional annual fee. Built-in ExpressPay feature that lets cardholders make purchases without having to swipe their card. Various Internet account related services. No liability for unauthorized Internet transactions. Year-end financial statement. Return protection. Extended warranty for purchases. Purchase protection. Auto rental insurance. Emergency card replacement. Medical referral services. Legal referral services. Lost luggage insurance. Up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Various travel and emergency assistance services. See website for additional benefits. |
| Notations | Card is currently unavailable to residents of Puerto Rico. The APR for purchases varies according to the applicant's credit history and may range from 8.99% to 15.99%. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure. |
| Features / Benefits: | 0% APR on Purchases for Up to 15 Months |
| 1 | No Annual Fee |
| 2 | Low Balance Transfer APR — 4.99% Fixed APR for the Life of the Balance |
| 3 | Earn Points That Can be Redeemed for Gift Cards, Travel, Merchandise, and Unique Entertainment Experiences |
| 4 | Membership Rewards Express® Program |
| 5 | Express Approval. Get a Decision in Less Than 60 Seconds |
| Rating | 4.50 |
| Benefit Rating | 4.50 |
| Best Feature | Access to Membership Rewards Express® program; various benefits and services available to cardholders; introductory rate; no annual fee. |
| Worst Feature | Low APR may not be available to all applicants. |
| Review | Blue from American Express® is an ideal credit card for those with good credit who already have an established credit history and are looking for a card with access to a reward program. Various American Express® services and benefits are provided with this card, such as purchase protection, auto rental insurance, a year-end financial statement, and various travel and emergency assistance services. Cardholders also have access to Blue's Membership Rewards Express® program, which offers members the chance to earn points that can be redeemed for various services and products. The rewards program is by far one of the best reward programs offered in the credit card industry, due in part to the variety of rewards offered with no yearly limit and no expiration policy for earned points. This card has no annual fee and a reasonably low interest rate for purchases (for those who qualify), which makes it ideal for those who plan to occasionally carry a balance. The card has a 0% introductory rate for up to 15 months of membership that can be applied towards purchases. A 4.99% introductory rate is available on balance transfers for the life of the loan. It is important to note that the balance transfer introductory rate only applies to those who initiate a transfer when applying for the card. Therefore, those who qualify for the lowest rate offered and plan to take advantage of the additional benefits and discounts available by American Express®, especially frequent travelers who can take advantage of the Membership Rewards Express® program with earned points that can be combined with various frequent flyer accounts, will benefit most from what the Blue from American Express® card has to offer. |
| Date of Data Update | 2008-08-19 00:00:00 |
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