American Express® Gold Card
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American Express® Gold Card
American Express - Credit card
4.6
4.6 out of 5
9.2/10
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American Express® Gold Card vs American Express® Green Card
Compare American Express® Gold Card and American Express® Green Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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American Express® Green Card
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American Express® Green Card
American Express - Credit card
4.7
4.7 out of 5
9.4/10
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Compared side by side
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| Feature | American Express® Gold Card | American Express® Green Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | $325 USD/yr | $150 USD/yr |
| Purchase APR (from) | 19.49% | 19.49% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 0% |
| Rewards | 4x points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (up to $50,000/$25,000 per year); 5x on prepaid hotels via Amex Travel; 3x on flights; 2x on car rentals & cruises; 1x other | 3x points on travel, transit, and restaurants worldwide; 1x on all other purchases |
| Installments | - | - |
| 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 American Express® Green Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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