Best American Express Credit Cards (2026)

Compare all 28 American Express credit cards ranked by rewards, benefits, and annual fee value.

American Express official site

Premium American Express Cards

$250+ annual fee

American Express Gold Card

American Express Gold Card

Amex Gold

Fee
$325
Bonus
As high as 100,000 points — offers vary
Base
1X

5X Hotels · 4X Dining · 4X Grocery Stores · 3X Flights

Mid-Tier American Express Cards

$1–$249 annual fee

No Annual Fee American Express Cards

$0 annual fee

Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors

AMEX

Fee
$0
Bonus
70,000 points
Base
3X

7X Hotels · 5X Dining · 5X Gas Stations · 5X Grocery Stores

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