Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first 6 monthsĀ¤ā
4 points per dollar on dining at restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1 point per dollar)
3 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com
1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchasesĀ¤ā
Up to $120 in dining credits annually (enrollment required)Ā¤ā
$10 in Uber Cash monthly (up to $120 annually) when you add your Gold Card to your Uber accountĀ¤ā
No foreign transaction feesĀ¤ā
Access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting events through Preferred AccessĀ¤ā
Explore Amex Offers to earn extra rewards on qualifying purchasesĀ¤ā
More ways to pay: full bill, Pay Over Timeā” feature, or Plan ItĀ® for large purchasesĀ¤ā
Extended warranty and purchase protection benefitsĀ¤ā
Baggage and trip delay insurance for travelersĀ¤ā
Top Benefits
Up to $120 in dining credits annually
$120 in Uber Cash annually
No foreign transaction fees
Preferred Access to events
Amex Offers rewards program
No fee for additional Gold CardsĀ¤ā
$100 experience credit with a two-night minimum stay at The Hotel Collection
Access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting eventsĀ¤ā
Contactless Cards for quick, secure payments
Extended warranty coverage
Purchase protection against damage or theft
Baggage insurance for travel
Trip delay insurance
Amex Gold card is a metal credit card
No preset spending limitĀ¤ā
Pros
High earning rates at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets
Up to $120 in annual statement credits on dining and up to $120 in Uber cash
No foreign transaction fees
Access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting eventsĀ¤ā
Amex Offers rewards program
Contactless payment feature
No fee for additional Gold CardsĀ¤ā
Extended warranty and purchase protection benefitsĀ¤ā
Baggage and trip delay insurance for travelersĀ¤ā
Metal card designĀ¤ā
Cons
$250 annual fee might seem pricey to some
Balance or large purchases beyond the limit need to be paid in full when the bill is due
Annual fee not waived for the first year
Need to enroll to use some benefits like dining creditsĀ¤ā
Points worth less than 1 cent on averageĀ¤ā
Limited ability to carry a balance from month to monthĀ¤ā
American Express Gold Card
American Express Gold Card
š Earn 90,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first six months.
š TCB Special!š Top Card Bonus has links for this card with higher than regular bonuses
Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first 6 monthsĀ¤ā
4 points per dollar on dining at restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1 point per dollar)
3 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com
1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchasesĀ¤ā
Up to $120 in dining credits annually (enrollment required)Ā¤ā
$10 in Uber Cash monthly (up to $120 annually) when you add your Gold Card to your Uber accountĀ¤ā
No foreign transaction feesĀ¤ā
Access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting events through Preferred AccessĀ¤ā
Explore Amex Offers to earn extra rewards on qualifying purchasesĀ¤ā
More ways to pay: full bill, Pay Over Timeā” feature, or Plan ItĀ® for large purchasesĀ¤ā
Extended warranty and purchase protection benefitsĀ¤ā
Baggage and trip delay insurance for travelersĀ¤ā