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Amex Cash Magnet
American Express

Amex Cash Magnet

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
$200 statement credit · ≈ $200
Rewards
Cash
Benefits
4 · $100/yr
Data verified Aug 18, 2026 · from the MaxWorth database · not endorsed by American Express · disclaimer

Earn Rates

CategoryRateTrue cash-back value
Everything else 1.5% 1.5%

True value converts point multipliers to dollars using MaxWorth point valuations. Issuer-portal-exclusive rates are excluded.

Status & Elite Perks (2)

Global Assist Hotline

24/7 access to emergency travel assistance services including medical and legal referrals, emergency transportation, and lost luggage assistance when traveling more than 100 miles from home.

Plan It®

Split eligible purchases of $100 or more into monthly installments with a fixed fee, allowing you to pay over time while continuing to earn rewards.

Protections (2)

Purchase Protection

$50/yr
Annual

Eligible purchases made with the Card are protected against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase. Coverage up to $1,000 per incident and $50,000 per year.

Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance

$50/yr
Annual

Secondary coverage for loss or damage to a rental vehicle when you decline the rental company's collision damage waiver and charge the entire rental to your Card.

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