Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 100,000 points
  • +Up to 4x on groceries
  • +Purchase protection included

Cons

  • High annual fee ($325/yr)
  • No lounge access

Our Review

Experience Dining & Travel Rewards with the American Express® Gold Card

  • Up to 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months
  • 4X points at restaurants worldwide (on up to $50,000 per year, then 1X)
  • 4X points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year, then 1X)
  • 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmEx Travel
  • 1X point on all other purchases
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • $120 annual dining credit ($10 monthly) at select partners like Grubhub & The Cheesecake Factory
  • Up to $120 Uber Cash ($10 monthly) for U.S. Uber rides & Uber Eats
  • Up to $100 Resy credit ($50 semi‑annually) on eligible restaurant bookings
  • Up to $84 Dunkin’ credit ($7 monthly) at U.S. Dunkin’ locations
  • Transfer points to leading airline & hotel partners for maximum value

Whether you’re indulging in chef‑crafted meals, stocking up on groceries or flying across the globe, the AmEx Gold Card turns everyday spend into premium rewards. Use your monthly credits, earn accelerated points on dining and travel, and redeem points for statement credits or transfer to top loyalty programs—all while enjoying no foreign transaction fees.

Terms apply. Welcome offer and credits require enrollment and qualifying purchases. See issuer for full details.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

American Express Membership Rewards pts per dollar

Groceries

4x

American Express Membership Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

4x

American Express Membership Rewards pts per dollar

Travel

3x

American Express Membership Rewards pts per dollar

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See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries4x
$700/mo
Gas & EV1x
$200/mo
Transit1x
$100/mo
Restaurants4x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1x
$50/mo
Travel3x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

69,600

American Express Membership Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$696

After Fees

+$371

1st Year Value

$1,371

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 4x33,600 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1x2,400 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 4x14,400 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 3x5,400 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year2.32x
Total points earned69,600 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$696

Perks & Benefits

Travel Credits

Included

Additional Benefits

Global Assist Hotline: available 24/7 for coordination and assistance with services such as lost passport replacement assistance, translation services, missing luggage assistance and emergency legal and medical referrals while traveling more than 100 miles from home; the coordination and assistance services are offered at no additional charge, but Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers (Global Assist Hotline Benefit Guide). $120 Dining Credit (up to $10 in statement credits monthly at Grubhub, Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory and Wonder, enrollment required); $120 Uber Cash ($10 each month); $100 Resy Credit; $84 Dunkin' Credit; Amex Special Ticket Access; American Express Venue Collection™; Send & Split®. Travel benefits: Hertz Five Star® Status (enrollment required); The Hotel Collection; Trip Delay Insurance (covered delays over 12 hours, up to $300 per trip, maximum 2 claims per 12 consecutive month period); Baggage Insurance Plan; Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance; Global Assist® Hotline; No Foreign Transaction Fees. Travel credits: The Hotel Collection: a $100 credit towards eligible charges at over 1,300 upscale hotels worldwide, on a two-night minimum stay booked through AmexTravel.com.

Travel Insurance

Lost Baggage

Up to $1,250

Flight Delay

Up to $300

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Up to $10,000 / 90 days

Extended Warranty

+1 years

Auto Rental Collision (secondary)

Up to $50,000 / 30 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $325
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
  • Earn 3X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
  • Earn 2X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
  • Earn 1X Membership Rewards point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
  • $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
  • $84 Dunkin’ Credit: With the $84 Dunkin’ Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
  • $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
  • $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. 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, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
  • Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • Annual Fee is $325.
  • Terms Apply.

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