American Express® Gold Card
American Express® Gold Card
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American Express® Gold Card

American Express® Gold Card
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Intro Bonus
60,000 pointsEarn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Reward Rates
4XEarn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
4XEarn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
3XEarn 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 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
  • Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
  • $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
  • $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
  • Get a $100 experience credit with a minimum two-night stay when you book The Hotel Collection through American Express Travel. Experience credit varies by property.
  • Choose the color that suits your style. Gold or Rose Gold.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • Annual Fee is $250.
  • Terms Apply.

Features

  • Airline
    Airline
  • Dining
    Dining
  • Editor's Pick
    Editor's Pick
  • EMV
    EMV
  • Excellent Credit
    Excellent Credit
  • Free Credit Score
    Free Credit Score
  • Good Credit
    Good Credit
  • Mobile Pay Ready
    Mobile Pay Ready
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
    No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Points
    Points
  • Popular
    Popular
  • Presale Tickets
    Presale Tickets
  • Rewards
    Rewards
  • Travel
    Travel
  • Zero Fraud Liability
    Zero Fraud Liability

Staff Review

Editor's Rating:

5.0 out of 5

Our take: The annual fee is pricey, but if you’re searching for the most rewarding card for food purchases, the American Express Gold Card may be your best option. See if you’re prequalified for the American Express® Gold Card with CardMatch™`

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