Updated on March 13, 2026 • Written & edited by our Staff
Are you using your credit card to pay for your streaming subscriptions? If you have an American Express account, we’ve got good news for you: you can earn additional points, cashback rewards, and other premiums when you use your AMEX card for selected streaming services.
Now, American Express may not cover all services, what with the number of streamers growing every day, but it notably covers a majority of the big ones. Included in its rewards programs are Netflix, Max, and Hulu, for example. If you want to know what else is qualified for additional points, we’ve rounded up a list of the best streaming services to subscribe to for more AMEX rewards.
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Devices supported by Fubo include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Xfinity Flex, and Xumo.
Pro
$73.99/mo
150+ channels
ESPN Unlimited included
Elite
$83.99/mo
250+ channels
4K sports
Extra sports
Sports & News
$55.99/mo
30 channels
ESPN Unlimited included
Pros
Has channels that cater to niche sports like cricket and golf
Allows multiview for sports events
Unlimited DVR
Cons
Missing key channels like TNT, TBS, TruTV, Discovery, and CNN
Fubo has a reputation for being a sports-forward streaming service, but it also offers news, entertainment, and local channels, along with hundreds of on-demand titles. If you subscribe using the Blue Cash Preferred card from AMEX, you can get up to 6% cash back monthly. This saves you more than $5 every month, or nearly $62 every year.
The most cost-effective cable replacement, with local channels
Devices supported by Sling TV Blue include: AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, and Xbox.
Sling Blue
$49.99/mo
40+ news & entertainment channels
3 month prepay available starting at $114.99
Price is with 1 or 2 ABC/NBC/Fox channels
$5 more for all 3 ABC/NBC/Fox channels selected
Sling Blue with Extras
$55.99/mo
News Extra
Hollywood Extra
Kids Extra
Lifestyle Extra
Sling Blue with Total TV Deal
$70.99/mo
Everything you get with Blue
All the channels from all the Extras
Add Premium add-ons for more on-demand content
Sling Blue with Sports Extra
$60.99/mo
Everything you get with Sling Blue
10+ more sports channels
Pros
ABC, NBC, and FOX are available in select markets
Cons
$5 broadcast fee is mandatory if you get local channels in your area
Sling Blue is the other plan offered by Sling TV. Some of the channels here you won't find on Sling Orange are Bravo, Discovery, TruTV, USA, and FS1. In select cities, it also carries your local ABC, NBC, and/or FOX. As with Sling Orange, a Sling Blue subscription gives you 6% cashback if you use a Blue Cash Preferred card to pay for it. Using other AMEX cards may also earn you points.
Devices supported by Sling TV Orange include: AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Cox, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Mi Box, Roku, Samsung TV, TiVo, Vizio, Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, and Xbox One.
Sling Orange
$45.99/mo
30+ sports & family channels
Day passes available
3 month prepay available for $114.99
Sling Orange with Extras
$51.99/mo
News Extra
Hollywood Extra
Kids Extra
Lifestyle Extra
Sling Orange with Total TV Deal
$66.99/mo
Everything you get with Orange
All the channels from all the Extras
Add Premium add-ons for more on-demand content
Sling Orange 1-Day Pass
$4.99/mo
Lasts for 24 hours
All Sling Orange channels
Sling Orange 3-Day Pass
$9.99/mo
Lasts for 72 hours
All Sling Orange channels
Sling Orange 7-Day Pass
$14.99/mo
Lasts for 168 hours
All Sling Orange channels
Sling TV is an affordable cord-cutting alternative that carries popular live channels like AMC, TNT, and CNN. Sling Orange is one of two plans it offers, and it's what you should go for if you put a premium on The Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, and ESPN since those aren't available in Sling's other plan, Sling Blue. If you have the Blue Cash Preferred from AMEX, you can get 6% cashback each month (or nearly $36 in a year) when you use it to pay for a Sling subscription. That may not sound like much, but it counts for a lot when services show no sign of stopping the price hikes.
Devices supported by Hulu include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Samsung TV, and Xbox.
With Ads
$11.99/mo
Huge library
Original series
Next-day TV
No Ads
$18.99/mo
Ad-free library
Offline downloads
Award-winning originals
Hulu Student
$1.99/mo
Verified students only
Full library access
Ad supported
Pros
High-quality content
Can bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+
Cheap
Cons
Can't earn the AMEX cashback reward if you upgrade to Hulu with Live TV
Hulu is an on-demand streaming service with an ever-growing list of award-winning shows, among them, The Bear, Shogun, and Only Murders in the Building. If you're an AMEX cardholder, there are two ways to watch Hulu with a discount. The first is with a Blue Cash Preferred card, which gives you 6% of your cash back every month. The second is with a Platinum card, which gives you $20 in statement credit every month. Any remaining credit you get on the Platinum card can be spent on Disney+, ESPN+, or Peacock, so consider the bundling route if you really want to maximize your rewards.
Other channels on DIRECTV include: ABC, ACC Digital Network, AccuWeather, Alien Nation, AMC, Anger Management, Animal Planet, Are We There Yet?, Ax Men, AXS TV, BABY FIRST, BBC America, BET, Big 12, Bloomberg TV, Bob Ross, Boomerang, Bravo, BUZZR, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, Cheddar News, Cleo TV, CMT, CNBC, CNN, CNN en Espanol, CNN International, Comedy Central, Comedy Dynamics, Court TV, Crime 360, Curiosity Now, CW, Daystar HD, Declassified, Discovery Channel, Duck Dynasty, E! Entertainment, EarthxTV, Ebony TV, El Rey Rebel, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, FMC, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Weather, Freeform, FUEL TV, Fuse Music, FX, FXX, Galavision, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, HerSphere, HGTV, HLN, Home Shopping Network, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery (ID), ION, ION Television, Jewelry Television, Lifetime, Lionsgate Collection, MeatEater TV, MotorTrend, MovieSphere, MSNBC, MTV, MTV2, NBA TV, NBC, NBC local channels, News Nation, Newsmax, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, One America News, Ovation, Oxygen True Crime, Paramount Network, PBS, PBS Kids, PBS local channels, Poker GO, Pursuit Channel, QVC, QVC2, QVC3, Racing America, REELZ, REVOLT, RFD-TV, RSNs, Scientology Network, Scripps News, Shop LC, Somos Novelas, SportsGrid, Start TV, SundanceTV, SYFY, Tastemade Home, Tastemade Travel, TBS, TCM, TeenNick, Telemundo local channels, The First, theGrio, TLC, TNA, TNT, truTV, TV Land, TV One, Univision, Up TV, USA Network, VH1, Waypoint TV, WE tv, Women’s Sports Network, and Yahoo! Finance.
Devices supported by DIRECTV include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, and Samsung TV.
MyKids
$19.99/mo
10+ Kids channels
Disney+ included
Skinny bundle
MyEntertainment
$34.99/mo
60+ Entertainment channels
Disney/Hulu/Max bundle included
Skinny bundle
Entertainment
$89.99/mo
90+ channels
Unlimited DVR
Local networks
72 hour playback
Choice
$94.99/mo
125+ channels
Regional sports
75k+ titles
72 hour playback
Ultimate
$124.99/mo
160+ channels
Extra sports/movies
85k+ titles
72 hour playback
Premier
$149.99/mo
185+ channels
Premium networks
100k+ titles
Pros
Has plenty of channels that cover entertainment, sports, and local news
Has 4k channels
Unlimited DVR and simultaneous streams
Cons
Customer service is inconsistent
Interface is not beginner-friendly
DirecTV Stream is the most complete live TV streaming package on the market. It has unlimited DVR, 4k viewing options, and local, sports, news, and entertainment channels, which you can boost with a variety of add-ons. That said, DirecTV Stream is also very expensive. Thankfully, purchasing a subscription with an AMEX card earns you rewards points. The Blue Cash Preferred card, in particular, earns you 6% cashback each month, saving you at least $62 a year.
Other channels on Disney+ include: ABC News Live, Disney+ Playtime, Hallowstream, Hits & Heroes, Real Life, and Throwbacks.
Devices supported by Disney+ include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, PlayStation, Roku, and Xbox.
Basic
$11.99/mo
Disney/Marvel/Star Wars
Full library
With ads
Premium
$18.99/mo
Ad-free
4K UHD
GroupWatch
Disney+ is home to past and upcoming titles from Marvel, Star Wars, NatGeo, and, of course, Disney, making it a superior streaming option for families. Perhaps it's no coincidence, then, that Disney+ has more AMEX deals than any other streaming service. Blue Cash Preferred cardholders can earn $7 in monthly credit ($84 annually) if they purchase any Disney+ bundle, which starts at $10.99/month. Meanwhile, Platinum cardholders can get up to $20 in statement credit every month ($240 annually) with a purchase of any Disney+ plan. For Platinum cardholders, this means you could subscribe to the ad-free Disney+ bundle, which is currently at $19.99/month, basically for free.
Other channels on Paramount+ include: CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports HQ, and Showtime.
Devices supported by Paramount+ include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense Android TV, iOS, LG TV, Playsation, Roku, Samsung TV, Sony Bravia Android TVs, TCL 3-Series Smart TV, Visio TV, Vizio TV, and Xbox.
Essential
$8.99/mo
NFL on CBS
Paramount movies
Limited ads
Premium
$13.99/mo
All Showtime originals
Local CBS live
Ad-free library
Offline downloads
Pros
Has live sports and local CBS channel
Cheap
Cons
Small on-demand library
Original content isn't as remarkable as the competition
Subscribing to Paramount+ is an inexpensive way to watch original shows on demand and football games live. Its ad-supported plan gives you access to shows like Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, and RuPaul's Drag Race, blockbuster movies like Smile, and live games on NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League. Upgrading to the ad-free plan even lets you watch your local CBS channel. If you're still on the fence about Paramount+, you can always try it free for a week. And if you need more time, you might feel better knowing you're getting 6% of your cash back if you purchase a subscription with AMEX's Blue Cash Preferred Card.
Other channels on Peacock include: American Greed, Binge this Week, Black Cinema, Black-Led Drama, Bravo, Bravo Below Deck, Bravo Million Dollar Listing, Bravo Real Housewives, Caso Cerrado, Circle Country, CJ ENM, CNBC Ka-Ching, CNBC Make It, Comedy TV, D&D Live, Dateline 24/7, Days of our Lives, Destination Death, Disability on Screen, Drama TV, Fail Army, Fallon Tonight, Food52, GOLFPASS, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, Hell’s Kitchen, Hispanic Heritage, Hit Blockbuster Movies, Horror & Supernatural, In It To Win It, Kiss Me Deadly, Laugh Here, Law & Order, Love/Crime, Modern Family, Morning Joe, Movies We Love, MSNBC, NatureVision TV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC LX Home, NBC News Now, NBC Sports on Peacock, NFL Channel, Olympic Channel, One Chicago, Out of This World, Peacock Reality, People Are Awesome, Premier League, Race Against Crime, REELZ, Rotten Tomatoes Movie Channel, Saved by the Bell, Seth Meyers Now, Sky News, Snapped, SNL Vault, Squawkbox, Telemundo Series, The Choice, The Office, The Pet Collective, The Rotten Tomatoes Channel, This Old House, TODAY All Day, True Crime, Unsolved Mysteries, USGA, Watch This Week, Weather Spy, Witching Hour, Women-Led Favorites, and WWE Network.
Devices supported by Peacock include: Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation, Roku, Visio TV, and Xbox.
Premium
$10.99/mo
Live sports
NBC shows
Ad-supported
Premium Plus
$16.99/mo
No ads
Local NBC
Offline viewing
Select
$7.99/mo
Live TV streaming from NBC and Bravo
No sports or on-demand content
Pros
Great selection of NBC sitcoms and sketch shows
Has live sports and local NBC channel
Cheap
Cons
Ads appear even on the premium plan
Like Paramount+, Peacock also offers an inexpensive way to watch news and live sports. The ad-free plan gives you access to your local NBC channel, while all plans let you watch Premier League, Sunday Night Football, Big Ten, and more. But Peacock is a better option if you're a comedy fan, since it streams all of NBC's sitcoms and late-night shows. If you have the AMEX Platinum Card, you can get up to $20 in statement credit. The remaining credit can be used for a Disney+, ESPN+, or Hulu subscription. Other AMEX cards may also be eligible for reward points.
Devices supported by Starz include: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, and Xbox.
Starz
$10.99/mo
Ad-free
Offline streaming
Special offer of 73% off for three months
Starz, the cable network, makes all of its hit shows and licensed movies available on-demand on the streaming app of the same name. You could purchase it as an add-on to services like Sling TV and DirecTV Stream. But if you're thinking of subscribing to Starz as a standalone service, you can use your AMEX card to earn rewards points. If you have the Blue Cash Preferred card, you can earn 6% in cash back each month.
Devices supported by Apple TV+ include: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, and Samsung TV.
Apple TV
$12.99/mo
Ad-free streaming
Access to Apple Originals
7 day free trial
Apple One Individual
$19.95/mo
Apple TV & Music
Apple Arcade
Additional 50 GB on iCloud
Apple One Family
$31.95/mo
Apple TV & Music
Apple Arcade
Additional 200GB of iCloud+ storage
Apple One Premier
$37.95/mo
Apple TV & Music
Apple Arcade
Additional 200GB of iCloud+ storage
Apple News+ & Fitness+
Pros
Quality original content
Has live sports
Cheap
Cons
Limited on-demand catalog
Sharing an account requires everyone to be on an Apple device
Apple TV+ streams only original content, which means it doesn't have as robust a catalog as the other services in this list. However, what it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. Most Apple Originals enjoy massive budgets and critical acclaim, making the streamer a staple for film and TV fans. The affordable price makes it even more appealing, but if you want to save up on costs, then you'll be happy to know you can collect rewards points if you pay for Apple TV+ with an AMEX card. As with most services in this list, the AMEX Blue Cash Preferred card gets you 6% cashback monthly.
Devices supported by Netflix include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Changhong, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, Haier, Hisense, iOS, LG TV, Nvidia SHIELD, Panasonic, Philips, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung, Samsung TV, Sharp, Skyworth, Sony, TiVo, Vestel, Vizio, Wii, and Xbox.
Standard Ads
$7.99/mo
Some movies and shows are locked
Ad-supported
Mobile games
Standard
$17.99/mo
No ads
Unlimited access to the entire catalog
Mobile games
Premium
$24.99/mo
No ads
Spatial audio
Unlimited access to the entire catalog
Offline downloads for 6 supported devices
Pros
Plenty of original and licensed content to choose from
Easy to use and share
Cheap
Cons
Prone to price hikes
The competition is stiffer than ever, but Netflix remains a top choice among cord-cutters for good reason: it's constantly producing original titles, many of them from around the world. Apart from daily new releases, it's now also streaming live sports (namely WWE, NFL, and boxing matches). Notoriously, however, it's been quite sneaky with the price hikes. You can recover some of those costs if you subscribe with an AMEX Blue Cash Preferred card and get 6% cashback monthly, or use other eligible AMEX cards to collect rewards points.
Devices supported by Amazon Prime include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Changhong, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, Haier, Hisense, iOS, LG, Nvidia SHIELD, Panasonic, Philips, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung, Sharp, Skyworth, Sony, TiVo, Vestel, Vizio, Wii, and Xbox.
Amazon Prime membership
$14.99/mo
Amazon Prime Video subscription
Amazon Music
Free shipping on all Amazon purchases
Free trial for the first 30 days
Standalone Prime Video
$8.99/mo
Access to streaming library only
Ad-supported
Amazon Prime Video Ad-free
$11.98/mo
Access to the full on-demand library
Ad-free streaming
Prime for Young Adults
$7.49/mo
Full Amazon Prime subscription
Free trial for the first six months
Students must apply with .edu email
5% cashback
Prime Access
$6.99/mo
Full Prime membership
Has an eligibility process
Cannot be paid by EBT funds exclusively
Pros
Comes with online shopping and shipping discounts
Can subscribe to Prime Video as a standalone
Cheap
Cons
Original content isn't as remarkable as the competition
An Amazon Prime subscription gives you access to on-demand films and shows, live sports, and discounts on the platform's online store. Its slate of original content may not be as memorable as the competition's, but it does license plenty of movies, so you won't have a hard time choosing stuff to watch. If you want to maximize your savings on Amazon Prime, paying for a subscription with an AMEX Blue Cash Preferred card earns you 6% cash back each month.
Devices supported by HBO Max include: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, and Xbox.
Basic With Ads
$10.99/mo
Access to the entire library
Limited ads (6 minutes per hour)
1080p quality
Standard
$18.49/mo
No ads
30 downloads available
Live sports available
Premium
$22.99/mo
No ads
100 downloads available
Live sports available (limited to 2 screens)
Pros
Has titles from different networks like Cartoon Network, TCM, and HBO
Cheap
Cons
AMEX rewards don't apply to Max bundles
Max is most known for streaming HBO shows and award-winning originals, but it's also home to other brands like Cartoon Network, DC, HGTV, TCM, and A24. It's great to have on the streaming lineup if you want a diverse selection. The good news is that you can collect rewards points if you subscribe to Max with an AMEX card. The not-so-good news is that the 6% monthly cashback granted to all the services in this list only applies to Max if you're purchasing it as a standalone. Max bundles are not eligible for the cashback.
Other channels on AMC+ include: AMC, BBC America, IFC Shudder, Sundance TV, and Walking Dead Universe.
Devices supported by AMC+ include: Roku.
With Ads
$6.99/mo
Shudder and Sundance Now included
6 live TV channels
Ad-supported
Ad-Free
$9.99/mo
Shudder and Sundance Now included
6 live TV channels
Ad-free
Offline downloads
Pros
Also features titles from Shudder, IFC, Sundance, and BBC America
Cheap
Cons
Small on-demand library
Limited options for younger viewers
AMC+ is one of the latest streaming services to be eligible for a 6% cashback if you use the Blue Cash Preferred card to purchase it. Though not as prominent as Netflix or Hulu, AMC+ is a worthwhile option if you're a fan of AMC staples like The Walking Dead and Interview with a Vampire. It also gives you on-demand access to plenty of Shudder, Sundance, IFC, and BBC content.
Devices supported by BritBox include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, and Samsung TV.
Monthly
$10.99/mo
British TV sets
Exclusive premieres
Ad-free content
Annual
$109.99/mo
BBC/ITV originals
Multiple device support
Yearly savings
Premier
$149.99/mo
Offline downloads
Early access to new releases from the UK
Additional access to BBC Select Docs
Pros
No ads
Has parental controls
Extensive collection of British programs that are hard to find elsewhere
Cheap
Cons
Small on-demand library
No offline downloads
Some titles can only be viewed on 720p max
Britbox joins AMC as one of the latest streaming services to be eligible for the AMEX reward. As with AMC, subscribing to Britbox with a Blue Cash Preferred card lets you earn a 6% monthly cashback. A subscription also gives you on-demand access to a rich catalog of British mysteries, period dramas, comedies, and talk shows, mostly sourced from the BBC, Channel 4, and ITV.
Devices supported by MLB.TV include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung, Samsung TV, Xbox, and Xfinity Flex.
All Teams Monthly
$24.99/mo
Out-of-market games
Live radio feeds
All Teams Annual
$149.99/mo
Full season access
Minor League games
Single Team Annual
$129.99/mo
Follow one team
Ad-free library
Pros
Out-of-market game access
Easy-to-use interface
Cheap
Cons
Home games are blacked out on the app
Doesn't include coverage of postseason games
MLB.TV is one of the few sports streaming services eligible for the monthly 6% cashback from AMEX. The service lets you watch out-of-market games and Minor League matches, making it a worthwhile streaming option for hardcore baseball fans. If you already have a lot on your streaming plate, you can purchase it as an add-on to Sling TV, Fubo, or Amazon Prime, all of which are also eligible for AMEX rewards points.
Other channels on YouTube TV include: ABC, ABC (depending on zipcode), ACCN, Adult Swim, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, Charge!, Cheddar, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Disney, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Docurama, Dove Channel, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Sports 2 (FS2), Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, HGTV, HLN, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery (ID), ION, Justice Central TV, LAFC Channel, Law & Crime, Live Now, Local Now, Localish, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV 2, MTV Classic, My TV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC News Now, NBC Universo, NBCLX, NBCSN, NECN, Neon, News Nation, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Orlando City Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Oxygen True Crime, Paramount, PBS, PBS Kids, PBS local channels, PC Mag, Pop, QVC, Recipe.TV, Scripps News, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SNY, Start TV, Sundance TV, SYFY, Tastemade, TBD, TBS, TCM (Turner Classic Movies), Teen Nick, TeleHit, Telemundo local channels, Tennis 2, The CW, The Great Courses, The Walking Dead Universe, The Weather Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, Tru TV, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, TYT, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Univision, Univision local channels, USA Network, VH1, WE tv, Willow, YouTube Originals, and Zen channel.
Devices supported by YouTube TV include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, Sharp, Vizio, and Xbox.
Base Plan
$82.99/mo
100+ channels
Unlimited DVR
Six accounts
Spanish Plan
$97.98/mo
30+ Spanish channels
No base required
Unlimited DVR
Sports Plan
$64.99/mo
FS1
NBC Sports Network
All of the ESPN networks
ESPN Unlimited coming this fall
Sports + News Plan
$71.99/mo
Everything in the Sports plan
National news networks like CNBC and CNN
Discount available for new users for the first 3 months
Entertainment Plan
$54.99/mo
Comedy Central
Bravo
Paramount
Food Network
News + Entertainment + Family Plan
$69.99/mo
Major news channels
Every channel in the entertainment plan
Kid-friendly channels
Discount available for new users for the first 3 months
YouTube TV has an extensive channel lineup ranging from ESPN and CNN to your local NBC and FOX (subject to market availability). But perhaps its biggest claim to fame is its familiar interface, which any YouTube user can intuitively grasp, and its unlimited cloud DVR. The priciness of the service is a drawback for many, but you can save on some costs if you use your AMEX card to subscribe. Using the Blue Cash Preferred card gets you 6% monthly cashback, as it does with the other services. Occasionally, AMEX also offers a "Get $20 Back" deal when you spend at least $58 on the platform. People have used the deal to purchase a YouTube TV subscription and add-ons like the NFL Sunday Ticket.
Devices supported by MGM+ include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Roku.
MGM+
$7.99/mo
Ad-free
Offline viewing
Save up to 35% on an annual plan
Pros
Plenty of classics thanks to MGM's back catalog of old films
Cheap
Cons
Small on-demand library
Not a lot of original content
MGM+ is a streaming service that combines modern blockbusters, classic films, and some noteworthy originals like The Godfather of Harlem. It's usually purchased as an add-on to bigger streaming services like Sling TV and DirecTV Stream. But if you want to purchase it as a standalone, then doing so with an AMEX card earns you 6% cashback each month.
Best for: lifestyle, home improvement, and education content
Devices supported by Discovery+ include: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, and Xbox.
Discovery+ (with ads)
$5.99/mo
Real-life entertainment
Documentaries and reality shows
Discovery+ (ad-free)
$9.99/mo
Access to the full Discovery+ catalog
Ad-free
Offline viewing with mobile downloads
Pros
Episodes are added immediately after airing on the live channel
Cheap
Cons
Limited options for film and TV fans
Some shows are already available on Max
Another recent addition to AMEX's list of eligible streaming services is Discovery+. The platform is home to lifestyle and home improvement content from popular channels like HGTV, the Food Network, and TLC. If you purchase a subscription with the Blue Cash Preferred card, you'll get the usual 6% monthly cashback. Again, that's not a lot, especially since Discovery+ already comes quite cheap, but the savings add up in the long run. You could also purchase it as an add-on to Sling TV, Amazon Prime, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV, all of which are eligible for the AMEX cashback reward.
Other channels on ESPN Unlimited include: ACC Network, ACCNX, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, SEC Network, and SECN+.
Devices supported by ESPN Unlimited include: Android, Chromecast, Fire TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Oculus, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Xfinity Flex.
ESPN Unlimited
$29.99/mo
Everything you enjoyed in ESPN+
Live feeds of ESPN channels
What you need for Monday Night Football and NBA Finals
ESPN Select
$19.99/mo
Out-of-market NHL
MLB
MLS
College Sports
Pros
Available in the Disney+ and Hulu bundles
Streams live games and pay-per-view events
Cheap
Cons
Doesn't stream live ESPN channels
ESPN+ streams some of the games, programs, and documentaries that have been on the ESPN channels, as well as exclusive live sports events from UFC, LaLiga, MLB, and more. To watch ESPN+ with a discount, you can purchase the Disney+ bundle (which has Hulu and ESPN+) with a Blue Cash Preferred card and get $7 back every month. You can also purchase the same bundle with a Platinum card and get up to $20 in statement credit every month. Of course, you can also use both cards to purchase a standalone ESPN+ subscription, though in this case, we think it's more cost-effective to go the bundling route.
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