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American Express® Gold Card

American Express® Gold Card See Rates & Fees , Terms Apply

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Good to Excellent Credit Recommended (670-850) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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Good to Excellent Credit Recommended (670-850) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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Intro Bonus
Intro Bonus
35,000 points Earn 35,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 3 months.
Reward Rates
4X Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points when you dine at restaurants worldwide.
4X Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)
3X Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
Balance Transfers Intro APR
N/A
Purchases Intro APR
N/A
Regular APR
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Annual Fee
$250

Great for:

Rewards at restaurants. Ideal for the avid foodie, this card allows you to earn sizable Membership Rewards points at restaurants, as well as at U.S. supermarkets. If you are a frequent traveler who often chooses a different airline, there are also strong ongoing rewards for flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com.

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Highlights

  • Earn 35,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 3 months.
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points when you dine at restaurants worldwide. Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X). Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
  • Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub, Seamless, The Cheesecake Factory, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Boxed, and participating Shake Shack locations. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
  • $100 Airline Fee Credit: up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees at one selected qualifying airline.
  • Choose to carry a balance with interest on eligible charges of $100 or more.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • Annual Fee is $250.
  • Terms Apply.

Features

  • Airline
    Airline
  • Annual Travel Credit
    Annual Travel Credit
  • Auto Rental Insurance
    Auto Rental Insurance
  • Charge card
    Charge card
  • Editor's Pick
    Editor's Pick
  • EMV
    EMV
  • Excellent Credit
    Excellent Credit
  • Extended Warranty Program
    Extended Warranty Program
  • Free Credit Score
    Free Credit Score
  • Good Credit
    Good Credit
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement
    Lost Luggage Reimbursement
  • Mobile Pay Ready
    Mobile Pay Ready
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
    No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Points
    Points
  • Popular
    Popular
  • Presale Tickets
    Presale Tickets
  • Purchase Protection
    Purchase Protection
  • Rewards
    Rewards
  • Roadside Assistance
    Roadside Assistance
  • Travel
    Travel
  • Travel Accident Insurance
    Travel Accident Insurance
  • Travel Assistance
    Travel Assistance
  • Zero Fraud Liability
    Zero Fraud Liability

Staff Review

 

Editor's Rating:

4.2-star review

4.2 out of 5

Our take: The American Express Gold Card is very rewarding for travel, restaurant and supermarket purchases, and comes with a bevy of luxury travel and dining perks to boot.

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