AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

[Paranoid]

Hi! I want to apply for AMEX BCE, the only thing that stops me is doubt about what my grocery store is considered like.

I live in Massachusetts and there is a very popular grocery store chain called Market Basket. We buy over 90 % of our food there.

I called to AMEX and they told me that I need to ask Market Basket about their code. I asked Market Basket and have been told that they have Supermarket code.

But I have found the topic here on myfico that someone has only 1 % of reward instead of 3 % (or 6 % in case of BCP) in Market Basket. I sent the private message to the topic starter, but didn't receive the answer. Maybe someone lives in MA and have the AMEX BCE card and goes to Market Basket? I would appreciate the answer very much! Because the that is the only reason why I need that card.

[longtimelurker]

I just checked my Amex statements.   But... though I have been to the Somerville Market Basket a few times this year, looks like I used a non-Amex card, sorry!

[Anonymous]

Get the card OP. I only shop at Market Basket and I live in NH. Here is a pic from my Amex statement showing how it codes and yes I have received the cashback for my purchases. (Some info removed from pic to obscure exact geographic location and remove personal info).

[Paranoid]

TheCollector1, thank you! But did you see how much is your cash back with Market Basket purchases? not 1 %, but 3 %?

[Anonymous]

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@Paranoid wrote:

TheCollector1, thank you! But did you see how much is your cash back with Market Basket purchases? not 1 %, but 3 %?

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His image shows it’s coded as a grocery store so yes you would get either 3 or 6%

[Anonymous]

Yes 3% but the rewards dont post until the following statement so there is a one month delay.

[Paranoid]

Thank you! I tried to figure out as I saw the messages that it was not enough to be at the grocery store, the store should be defined as a supermarket and only in that case there would be additional rewards.

But if everything works, that's fine! I have applied for the BCE and have been approved!

Thank you for your help!