American Express® Gold Card
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Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards™ points

After you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months. You'll also receive 20% back in statement credits on eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide within the first 6 months of Card Membership, up to $100 back. Limited time offer.

$375 Annual Fee
At American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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Our Review

The American Express® Gold Card stands out for its exceptional spending category bonuses, making it a top choice for many users. It offers a generous bonus and a host of valuable perks that appeal to a broad range of individuals, however be advised of the annual fee and make sure the benefits offered are a good fit for you.

WHY WE LIKE IT!

This card earns the highly valuable American Express Membership Rewards points that can be transferred to partners like Delta, Hilton, Marriott, Virgin Atlantic and more. We love this card for it's high spending categories (and the grocery category is amazing for families!). We also really love that we can earn 3x the points at any airline with this card as long as we book direct!

Expert Tip: It's always a good idea to check if you have a targeted offer for this card as well!

Plus, You Get

  • 4x Earn 4x the points at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1x
  • 4x Earn 4x the points at U.S. Supermarkets, on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1x.
  • 3x Earn 3x the points for for flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
  • 1x Earn 1x on all other eligible purchases.
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