American Express Essential
3/5
Card Details
Interest Rates
Cash Advance: 12.99%*
Purchase: 12.99%*
Annual Fee
$25
Annual Income
Personal: N/A
Household: N/A
Credit Score
Good
Welcome Bonus
N/A
Card Type
N/A
Our Rating
3/5
Institution
American Express
Rewards†
No rewards earned on purchases
Insurance & Benefits†
Insurance
Coverage
Travel Accident
$100,000
Purchase Protection
90 days
Extended Warranty
1 year
Benefits
Details
Amex Experiences™
Access virtual events and special offers curated for Cardmembers with Amex Experiences™
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lower interest rates
- Access to American Express experiences
Cons
- No rewards
- American Express cards are not as widely as accepted as Visa and Mastercard
- Small annual fee
Legal
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* Subject to approval. The preferred rate for purchases and funds advances is 12.99%. If you have 2 separate Missed Payments, the applicable rates for your account will be 25.99%. If you have 3 separate Missed Payments, the applicable rates for your account will be 28.99%. See the information box included with the application for the definition of Missed Payment and which rates apply to charges on your account and other details.