American Express Blue

Pros: Some good member offers...
Cons: ... very high APR, customer service leaves a lot to be desired...

I’ve had an American Express Blue card for several years now. They were in fact the first people to actually accept an application from me for a credit card. (I had been determined not to have a credit card at all, but decided to apply for ...

Pros: None
Cons: Lies, Customer Service, Not accepted like Visa and Mastercard

If there is one thing in the world that makes me mad, it is no other company than American Express. They are the very definition of evil, and I regret that I cannot give them negative stars for my opinion of them. Although many of my friends and ...

Pros: Revolving credit, Amex services, often high limits...
Cons: ...limited access to some of Amex's programs reserved for its premium cardholders.

I am a fan of American Express premium credit cards. I upgraded to Gold years ago and am seriously considering a second upgrade to a Platinum Express Card. There are some times, however, when a consumer chooses to carry a balance longer than a month. ...

Pros: technologically advanced, great benefits and service
Cons: Amex not as universally accepted as Visa/MasterCard

The first thing you'll notice about the American Express Blue Card is the way it looks. It's different. With great regularity, sales clerks will stop and stare at the card, turning it over, and looking perplexed. Blue is not your...

Pros: no fee for Membership Rewards program, low rates, all the AMEX benefits
Cons: accepted ALMOST everywhere

After returning home after about three months in Europe I was kicking myself that I had charged so much without getting any kind of rebate or reward on my card. I finally got my act together and started looking into getting an airline/rewards card and ...

Pros: no fee, can carry a balance, abundant services and features
Cons: AmEx is still getting their support staff up to speed on Blue, not as many merchants accept it as Visa & Mastercard, website is a little unwieldy

Credit Cards are in a battle to get your business. Low rates and special offers abound. What makes AmEx Blue special? It has some of the best features of balance-carrying cards, as well as some of the best features of an American Express card.
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Pros: Low interest, no fees, online access
Cons: None

Okay, let me just cut to the chase before going into the details: This is the best credit card there is.

The essentials

No annual fee. 9.99% fixed rate (I believe they have raised this to 10.99% for new accounts). 0% intro...

Pros: No Interest first 6 months, No Annual Fee, blue rewards
Cons: High Interest thereafter

Each year when I receive my American Express Green card annual fee billing of $55, I ask myself why I keep this card. The Amex card used to be a bit of a status symbol, but those days are long gone. I end up keeping the card because there are some...

Pros: Best value GUARANTEE and other great features, online access, no annual fees, high tech
Cons: Low initial credit line, not as widely accepted as VISA/MC

When I first saw this card, I thought, wow, what a great new look! But little did I know what great features came along with that look.

the meat

This is your standard American Express card (AMEX) but with no fees! For a...

Pros: -Unlimited Cash Back Program -Excellent Customer Service
Cons: -Cash Back Tiered at $6,500 -Not as widely accepted as Visa/Mastercard

This review covers the Blue Cash card from American Express. Cash Back Features I have been using this card for about 2 years and it has the best cash back program in the market right now. Many people are scared off by the tiered system, where ...

Pros: Customer Service, cool card design, no fees, online accounting, great personal security features and benefits.
Cons: Smart chip is currently more of a gimmick than useful, BlueLoot program weak

Having the American Express Basic green card since 1989 through my dad at the time, I learned how great the Customer Service of American Express can be. Looking around for a credit card that I would be satisfied with, I came across the Blue card. It...

Pros: No annual fee, great card member benefits
Cons: Not as widely accepted as V/MC

You are probably asking, why get this card? I have access to an assortment of cards, various programs. Here's the reason I added yet another credit card to my wallet.

1. 0% introductory rate for 6 months. Great deal for me as I make purchases...

Pros: money back
Cons: appalling customer service limited acceptance in my country - UK

Is American Express Blue the card with the worst customer service in the UK? Judge for yourself from my experience.

I was sent an unsolicited mail shot on 28 December from Grant Millar, American express Director of Membership,...

Pros: Excellent customer service
Cons: Some benefits have been withdrawn

Update:
As of May 1, 2002, American Express is discontinuing the Best Value Guarantee where they refund the difference if you find a lower price on any most items you purchase with the card. This was my favorite feature, and I used it many times....

Pros: Secure online transaction, futuristic look, low APR
Cons: hard to use

With the coming, and soon going, of year 2000, we have become more and more attached to the technology and machines we have created. Sure, we don’t see floating cars or robotic servants or space colonies. However, not too many of us can honestly say...