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AmericanExpress Gold Rewards Card®

4.3

/5

American Express

Amex Canada

American Express Gold Rewards Card®Points Calculator

Earn up to 60,000 Membership Rewards® points

Our Take

The American Express® Gold Rewards Card is an excellent choice for travelers seeking an entry-level card that offers a strong balance of generous travel benefits without excessive costs. With a relatively low annual fee, this card provides flexibility and a range of perks that make it stand out among other options. It’s ideal for those who want to maximize their travel rewards without being tied to a specific airline or compromising on the benefits offered.

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Card Details

Interest Rates


Purchase: 21.99%*

Cash Advance: 21.99%*

* Subject to approval. The preferred rate for purchases is 21.99% and funds advances is 21.99%. If you have Missed Payments, the applicable rates for your account will be 25.99% and/or 29.99%. See the information box included with the application for the definition of Missed Payment and which rates apply to charges on your account and other details.

Annual Fees


Main Card: $250

Additional Cards: 1st free, $50 thereafter

Welcome Bonus


  • Earn up to 60,000 Membership Rewards® points
  • New American Express® Gold Rewards Cardmembers, earn 5,000 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $1,000 in net purchases on your Card

Annual Income


Personal: N/A

Household: N/A

Credit Score Estimate


300
Poor
693
Fair
743⁎
Good
790⁎
Very Good
833⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on TransUnion scoring

Card Type


Credit

Reward Type


Our Rating


4.3/5

Institution


American Express

How You Earn Rewards


  • 2x points per $1 spent on gas, groceries and drugstore purchases
  • 2x points per $1 spent on travel (eligible flights, hotels, tours and more)
  • 1x point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases




Insurance & Benefits

11 insurance
8 benefits

Insurance

Coverage

  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    15 days
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation

    $1,500 per person, $3,000 combined
  • pause

    Trip Interruption

    $1,500 per person, $6,000 combined
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $500
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $500
  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $500
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    yes
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    Up to 1 year
  • Benefits

    Details

  • travel

    Travel Credit

    $100
  • border guard

    Nexus Program Rebate

    $50 statement credit every 4 years
  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Priority Pass

    Pass only. No Complimentary visits!
  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Plaza Premium

    4 Free complimentary visits
  • hotel

    Complimentary Hotel Benefits

    Hotels booked American Express Travel
  • star fall

    Status lift

    Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program
  • Amex logo

    American Express® Experiences

  • reward cup

    Extra points

    Earn 2 points on Amex Travel Online purchases and extra points on American Express offers
  • Pros & Cons


    Pros

    • Flexible rewards
    • Travel perks
    • Comprehensive insurance
    • Multiple redemption options
    • Instant decision. No credit impact.

    Cons

    • High annual fee
    • Foreign transaction fees
    • Limited senior travel insurance
    • Limited acceptance

    *Terms and conditions apply.


    Subject to approval. The preferred rate for purchases is 21.99% and funds advances is 21.99%. If you have Missed Payments, the applicable rates for your account will be 25.99% and/or 29.99%. See the information box included with the application for the definition of Missed Payment and which rates apply to charges on your account and other details.


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