What is an American Express card?

American Express cards are issued by American Express—a publicly traded financial services company—and are charge cards, credit cards, or prepaid cards. An American Express card, also called an “Amex” card, can offer a variety of perks, including rewards points, cash back, and travel perks.

What are the best AMEX cards?

Below, CNBC Select breaks down the best Amex cards, so you can find the card that fits your needs. Best cash-back card: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Best no-annual-fee card: Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express (See rates and fees) Best travel and luxury card: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Do All American Express rewards cards earn membership rewards?

Not all American Express rewards cards earn Membership Rewards. The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and the American Express Cash Magnet® Card earn cash back in the form of Reward Dollars, which can be redeemed as a statement credit.

Does American Express have a partnership with Abra?

Credit card companies are trying to sweeten the perks they offer their customers, and American Express is doing just that through a new partnership with crypto wealth management platform and wallet provider Abra.