American Express® Blue Cash Everyday vs Bilt Blue
Side-by-side comparison
| American Express® Blue Cash Everyday | Bilt Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | No annual fee | No annual fee |
| Welcome offer | $200 statement credit | $100 in Bilt Cash on account opening |
| Dining | 1x | 1x |
| Groceries | 3x | 1x |
| Gas | 3x | 1x |
| Travel | 1x | 2x |
| Streaming | 1x | 1x |
| Everything else | 1x | 1x |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $455 | $310 |
| Points type | Cash back only | Transfers to airlines & hotels |
| Network | Amex | Mastercard |
*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.
The verdict
On a typical year of household spending, the American Express® Blue Cash Everyday earns about $455 a year in rewards and the Bilt Blue about $310, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The American Express® Blue Cash Everyday has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. The Bilt Blue has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. Counting rewards and any credits, the American Express® Blue Cash Everyday delivers more total value, about $227 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on groceries and gas. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the Bilt Blue earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the American Express® Blue Cash Everyday pays plain cash back. Favor the Bilt Blue if you will use travel transfers, the American Express® Blue Cash Everyday if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the American Express® Blue Cash Everyday currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the American Express® Blue Cash Everyday if your spending leans toward groceries, gas. Pick the Bilt Blue if your spending leans toward travel.