4
Benefits4
Reward Categories2x
Max Reward21.2%
APR FromBasic Information
PENDINGProgram ID: bread-financial-american-express-credit-card
Issuer: BreadFinance
Card Name: Bread Financial American Express® Credit Card
Card Type: Credit
Network: American Express
Card Tier:
Approved: Pending
Data Complete: Complete
Rewards Program (Detailed) 4 Categories
PENDING| Category | Rate | Type | Description | Annual Cap | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 2x | Points | Eligible net purchases at U.S. supermarkets (MCC 5411). | No Cap | |
| Gas | 2x | Points | Eligible net purchases at U.S. gas stations (MCC 5541, 5542, 5983). | No Cap | |
| Dining | 2x | Points | Eligible net purchases at U.S. restaurants (MCC 5811, 5812, 5813, 5814). | No Cap | |
| All Other Purchases | 1x | Points | All other eligible net purchases. | No Cap |
Rewards Summary
PENDINGBenefits & Protections (Detailed) 4 Total
PENDINGFinancial 1
No Annual Fee
$0 annual feeThe credit card does not charge an annual fee for card membership.
Lifestyle 1
American Express Experiences and Offers
Access to exclusive events and savingsAccess to exclusive American Express Experiences, including presale tickets and reserved seating for events, and Amex Offers for savings at various merchants.
Rewards 1
Cash Back Rewards
2% cash backEarn 2% cash back on every eligible purchase made with the card, everywhere, every time. There are no rotating categories or spending caps on the cash back earned.
Travel 1
No Foreign Transaction Fees
0% foreign transaction feeCardholders will not be charged any fees on purchases made in foreign currencies or outside the United States.
Benefits Summary (Flags)
PENDINGExtended Warranty
Purchase Protection
Cell Phone Protection
Travel Insurance
Primary Rental Protection
Airport Lounge Access
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Price Protection
Concierge Service
No Foreign Fees
ShopRunner
Sign-Up Bonus
PENDING$100
Cash BackRequirement: Spend $1,000 in 90 days
Fee Structure
PENDING| Annual Fee: | $0.00 |
| Year 1 Waived: | No |
| Effective Annual Fee: | $0.00 |
| Authorized User Fee: | $0.00 |
| Penalty APR: | 29.99% |
| Min Interest Charge: | $2.00 |
Additional Fees
PENDING| Late Fee: | $41.00 |
| Returned Payment: | $41.00 |
| Balance Transfer: | Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater. |
| Cash Advance: | Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater. |
| Foreign Transaction: | 0.00% |
Interest Rates & APR
PENDINGStandard APR
Purchase APR: 21.24% - 31.24%
Balance Transfer APR: 31.24%
Cash Advance APR: 29.99%
Intro APR Offers
Intro Purchase APR: 0% for 15 months
Intro BT APR: 0% for 15 months
Promo Financing: Deferred Interest
Promo Duration: 6 months
Approval Criteria & Requirements
PENDINGCredit Score Requirements
Application Process
Issuer Rules & Policies
PENDINGRules: Eligibility for the Bread Financial American Express Credit Card in 2026 requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, a U.S. resident, possess a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and demonstrate good to excellent creditworthiness. Applicants should not have any recent bankruptcies and must not exceed Bread Financial's internal card limits. A welcome bonus is typically offered upon meeting a specified minimum spending requirement within the first few months of account opening. Store-specific restrictions apply, meaning certain benefits, rewards, or promotional offers may only be valid at Bread Financial's partner merchants or specific retail locations.
Max Cards Per Issuer: 2
Min Spend Interval: 6 months
Cliff Effect Rules: The American Express 'once per lifetime' rule for welcome bonuses is generally applicable to this specific product, meaning you may only receive the welcome bonus for this card once. Additionally, Bread Financial may have internal rules limiting the number of co-branded cards or credit products you can hold with them, potentially impacting eligibility for future Bread Financial-issued cards.
Special Events: Exclusive discounts during partner store sales events, early access to new product launches, birthday rewards, special financing offers on qualifying purchases, and enhanced rewards during specific promotional periods (e.g., double points on certain categories).
Holiday Promos: Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Christmas/Holiday Season (November-December), Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Back-to-School season (July-August), and various seasonal sales throughout the year.
International Friendly: No
User Analytics & Insights
PENDINGUser Ratings
Average Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Top Positive:
Access to American Express network benefits and potentially easier approval for those building credit or seeking a general-purpose Amex card.
Top Negative:
Concerns about customer service, high interest rates, and potentially low credit limits, common with issuer's other products.
Approval Experience: 70.0 / 100
Recommended Alternatives
- Amex EveryDay Credit Card
- Discover it Cash Back
- Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
Card Value Score: 60.0 / 100
Est. Annual Rewards: $150.00
Approval Probability: 75.0%
Version Control
PENDINGVersion ID: v1.0
Last Updated: May 15, 2024 00:00