American Express Blue

Pros: The card looks pretty
Cons: EVERYTHING!!!

When I first heard about the American Express Blue card, I was excited and applied online for it. Months went by before I received the card. It took so long to get it that I had forgotten that I had ordered it.

I should have cut it up right...

Pros: great service and bonuses
Cons: Not widely accepted, and introductory APR does not apply to balance transfers

I am one of those people that likes to pay in full every month, however I could not resist making use of the 0% APR that they offer to new customers. I could keep my money in the bank while keeping a balance of about 4000 dollars. Now the introductory...

Pros: Great price guarantee policy. Nice online tools.
Cons: The added security selling point is completely false.

American Express has always been a non-choice for me when it comes to credit cards because they have always been fee-based, and it's just plain stupid to pay for a credit card. I just don't understand why people carry regular Amex cards. Blue is...

Pros: No annual fee, good rewards program, expanding acceptance
Cons: The card is not clear plastic as seen in the commercials. It's white.

American Express has always been a step above other credit card companies. Because of the annual fee and the excellent credit ratings of the holders, acquiring a card from them has sometimes been a daunting experience. With the Blue card, this all...

Pros: Looks great, low rate, and PC users get some nifty features
Cons: Higher rate than most credit cards, and Mac users are out in the cold as always

I admit...the looks of the card drew me in. I was initially disappointed that it wasn't translucent, as shown in ALL THE ADS, but it's still eye-catching with the hologram thingy and silver magnetic strip. Beyond its looks, tho, it's still a nifty card....

Pros: low rates, great customer service, true internet card
Cons: awkward design, hard to get with starting credit

I opened an American Express Blue card after I received a pre-approved offer from American Express. I had already three accounts with them at the time. I applied for the card and was approved. I transferred a balance over at the 9.99% rate. I thought...

Pros: Low Fixed APR; No Fee; Looks Cool
Cons: Poor Customer Service; No longer will provide Price Protection after 4/30/02

Let me start by saying that I have had an American Express Optima Card for over 10 years (with no fee). Recently, I decided to switch to BLUE-why? Well, the main selling point was the FIXED APR-mine was 10.99 % Not bad for an Amex. I figured with...

Pros: Spiffy Blue Square and cool chip thingy
Cons: Watch that interest rate!

****Update 4/15/2002****
A short update on the original review below:
After having this card for several years, I have still not ever had the opportunity to use it in a way that made use of the little chip implanted in the card. Thus, my...

Pros: No annual fee, hundreds of benefits!
Cons: Less acceptance than visa/mastercard

I got blue as soon as the 'no annual fee' relaunch of the card took place. I wasn't even sure I wanted it, now I wouldn't do without!

As many other people have discussed, the card's appearance is absolutely stunning. This just adds to the...

Pros: Cool looking...great for online purchasing
Cons: Slow delivery time

Wow! All I can say is, I love it! Ok, I got my Blue card a few months back. I have been carrying an American Express for a while, as well as a few others. I don't particularly care for credit cards, but I keep some just in case. So, when the Blue...

Pros: Technologically advanced, fantastic benefits, and great services.
Cons: Not accepted very few times as Visa or Master Card other than that, excellent card

On the Internet today, many credit card companies want your business so they intend to flash different kind of offers. Many of them are very tempting i can tell you because i was one of the unfortunate to realize that their advertisement was just to...

Pros: Low rates, VERY low intro rates, stylish card
Cons: Web-site and 800-number customer service sometimes unreliable

I'm VERY impressed with the American Express Blue Card. First, let me qualify this review ... I was NOT the biggest AMEX fan, having had two regular cards in the past years and cancelling them after a short time due to poor customer service and high...

Pros: Nice Color, Futuristic Look
Cons: Customer Service

Recently I obtained an American Express Blue. Due to some glitch in their address verification process they have no record of me living at my address. I purchased my home 6 years ago and have been paying a mortgage for that whole time.

After...

Pros: great ideas in a nice package - AND a good deal.
Cons: where's the Mac compatibility?

what a shame...American Express comes up with a great idea like the Blue card, and then limits the users to Windows owners. That's right, to fully make use of the card, one must be using a Windows computer. The card works with a card reader when a person...

Pros: Easy to Get
Cons: Not Secure

I recently obtained an American Express Blue Card with the "Smart Chip". According to the advertisements, this is the card of the future, smart, efficient, safe. This is not entirely true. The reason I obtained the card was for business emergencies,...