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

Min. Income

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

Earn Rates

Gas & fuel
2xpoints
Travel
2xpoints
Drugstore & pharmacy
2xpoints
Groceries
2xpoints
everything_else
1xpoints

Transfer Partners

AeroplanBritish Airways AviosAir France KLM Flying BlueCathay Pacific Asia MilesDelta SkymilesEtihad GuestMarriott BonvoyHilton Honors

Points can be transferred to these loyalty programs. Rates and availability subject to change.

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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