American Express Gold Rewards Card
Lounge AccessAmex

American Express Gold Rewards Card

American Express · Amex MR

A mid-tier American Express Rewards card earning 2x on travel, gas, groceries, and drugstores. Suits everyday spenders at $250/yr.

$250/yr

Annual Fee

2x

Best Earn

2.5%

FX Fee

None

Min. Income

You'll be taken to the issuer's secure application page.

Earn Rates

Gas & fuel
2xpoints

2×

Drugstore & pharmacy
2xpoints

2×

Travel
2xpoints

2×

Groceries
2xpoints

2×

Everything Else
1xpoints

1×

Dining & restaurants
2xpoints

2×

Food Delivery
2xpoints

2×

Streaming services
2xpoints

2×

Transit & commuting
2xpoints

2×

Rideshare
2xpoints

2×

Entertainment
2xpoints

2×

All Purchases
2xpoints

2×

Airport Lounge Access

Plaza Premium Lounges4 visits/year

4 complimentary visits per calendar year to Plaza Premium Lounges across Canada

Transfer Partners

Aeroplan
Ratio 1:1Time instant
British Airways Avios
Ratio 1:1Time 1-2 days
Air France KLM Flying Blue
Ratio 1:1Time instant
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Ratio 4:3Time few days to 1 week
Delta Skymiles
Ratio 4:3Time instant
Etihad Guest
Ratio 4:3Time instant
Marriott Bonvoy
Ratio 5:6Time instant
Hilton Honors
Ratio 1:1Time few days

Rates and availability subject to change.

Insurance & Protection

Trip cancellation — $3,000/trip · charge required · Only Amex MR bookings through Amex Travel
Trip interruption — $6,000/trip · charge required
Baggage delay/loss
Rental car collision — CDW/LDW · MSRP ≤ $85,000 · up to 48 days
Purchase protection — 120-day coverage
Extended warranty

Pros

  • Flexible Amex Membership Rewards points
  • Strong travel insurance coverage
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Premium concierge services

Cons

  • $250 annual fee
  • Limited acceptance vs Visa/Mastercard
  • Points transfer partners may vary

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American Express Gold Rewards Card

American Express Gold Rewards Card

Annual fee$250/yr
NetworkAmex
FX fee2.5%
Lounge accessPlaza Premium Lounges
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