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Annual Fee
$95
Ongoing Annual Value
$327
First-Year Value Estimate
$187
Net Value
+$232
Card type: PersonalForeign transaction fee: 2.7%Currency: Cash Back
Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred

Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred

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Sign-up Bonus

$250 statement credit after $3K spend in first 6 months, $0 intro annual fee for the first year
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Earning Structure

6%Select US streaming services6%
6%US Grocery Stores (up to $6K per year, then 1%)6%
3%Transit3%
3%US Gas Stations3%
1%All other purchases1%

Highlighted categories return more than 2%, the rate a flat 2% cash-back card pays on everything.

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Credits & Perks (3)
  • Disney Streaming: $10 (Monthly)

    Up to $10 monthly statement credit for subscription purchases at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, or Stream.ESPN.com. Up to $120 per year. Enrollment required.

  • Equinox+: $10 (Monthly)

    Up to $10 monthly statement credit on Equinox+ membership at equinoxplus.com. Up to $120 per year. Enrollment required.

  • Annual Spending Bonus: $100 (Annual Calendar Year)

    $100 annual statement credit after spending $15,000 in a calendar year

Protections (4)
  • Purchase Protection — up to $1,000 — 90 days coverage for theft/damage
  • Extended Warranty — up to $10,000 — Extends original manufacturer warranty by up to 1 year (warranties of 5 years or less). Up to $10,000 per item, $50,000 per year.
  • Return Protection — up to $300 — Return items within 90 days for a refund up to $300 per item if the merchant won't accept the return
  • Car Rental Insurance (secondary) — up to $50,000 — Secondary coverage up to $50,000 for rental car damage or theft

Other Perks

  • Global Assist Hotline: 24/7 emergency coordination services when traveling more than 100 miles from home