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American Express® Green Card vs Current Build Card

Compare American Express® Green Card and Current Build Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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American Express® Green Card versus Current Build Card compared by attribute
Feature American Express® Green Card Current Build Card
Card fee $150 USD/yr No fee
Purchase APR (from) 19.49% 0%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 0% 3%
Rewards 3x points on travel, transit, and restaurants worldwide; 1x on all other purchases Earn 1 point per $1 on eligible categories (dining, groceries, and categories you select in the app) with a qualifying direct deposit of $200+ in the preceding 35 days. Points expire 365 days after settlement. Redeem for cash back (100 points = $1) with no redemption fees.
Installments - -
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the American Express® Green Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Current Build Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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