American Express Gold Card
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American Express Gold Card
American Express Germany - American Express - Credit card
4.3
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American Express Gold Card vs Vivid Standard
Compare American Express Gold Card and Vivid Standard side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Vivid Standard
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Vivid Standard
Vivid Money - Visa - Debit card
4.8
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9.6/10
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Compared side by side
Cells with a check mark are the stronger value in that row. Ties stay unmarked.
| Feature | American Express Gold Card | Vivid Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | €240 EUR/yr (≈ $260) | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | - | - |
| Interest-free period | 30 days | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 2% | 0% |
| Rewards | 1 Membership Rewards point per €1 spent. Points redeemable for airline transfers, hotel transfers, shopping, travel portal, and statement credits. No expiry. | Up to €20/month cashback on card purchases across up to 3 selected categories and Vivid Shopper brand offers. Base rate ~0.2%; selected brands can reach higher percentages. Cashback eligibility requires ≥€1,000 account balance or ≥€100 in holding assets at end of previous month. |
| Installments | Splitpay optional installment loan via solarisBank (nominal rate 11% p.a., effective ~11.57% p.a.) | - |
| No card fee | - | |
| No foreign transaction fee | - | |
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Airport lounge access | - | |
| Travel insurance | - | |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
Which is right for you
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- Choose the American Express Gold Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Vivid Standard if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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