American Express Gold Card

American Express Gold Card Bonus Categories

$325/yr annual fee. 5 bonus categories benefits, with what each is worth and the limits that apply.

Annual fee
$325/yr
Benefits
5

3X Points on Flights

Bonus earning

Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar on airline tickets purchased directly or via amextravel.com.

4X at Restaurants

4x points

Earn 4 Membership Rewards points per dollar at restaurants globally, then 1X after $50,000 annually.

2X Points on Prepaid Car Rentals and Cruises via Amex Travel

Bonus earning

Earn 2X Membership Rewards points on prepaid car rentals and cruises booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App.

4X at US Supermarkets

4x points

Earn 4 Membership Rewards points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets, then 1X after $25,000 annually.

1X Points on All Other Purchases

Bonus earning

Earn 1X Membership Rewards point per dollar on all eligible purchases that don't qualify for bonus categories.

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