American Express Gold Rewards Card®
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Card Details
Annual Rewards
$597.35
AmericanExpress rewards
First Year Bonus
$1,260
AmericanExpress rewards
Annual Fee
$250
First Year Value
$1,607.35
$347.35 in years after
Interest Rates
Cash Advance: 21.99%*
Purchase: 21.99%*
Annual Fee
$250
Annual Income
Personal: N/A
Household: N/A
Credit Score
Good
Welcome Bonus
Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $1,000 in purchases on your Card in the first Year
Card Type
Reward: Points
Loyalty Program: American Express Membership Rewards
Our Rating
4.25/5
Institution
American Express
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
American Express Gold Rewards Card® Points Calculator
Based on average spending
Rewards Ranking
Rewards Breakdown
Travel
2,400 points
Gas, Groceries, Pharmacy
10,964 points
All other purchases
15,081 points
Annual Fee
- $250
Net Annual Rewards
28,445 points
Valued at $347.35 (after fees)
Rewards Summary
Net Annual Rewards
28,445 points
Valued at $347.35 (after fees)
First Year Bonus
60,000 points
Valued at $1,260
First Year Value
88,445 points
Valued at $1,607.35
Point Redemptions
Redemptions Chart
Transfer to Airline Partners
$1,607.35
Fixed Point Travel Program
$1,218.19
Transfer to Hotel Partners
$775.97
Statement Credits
$634.45
Gift Cards
$426.61
Amazon
$369.12
Merchandise
$307.21
Insurance & Benefits†
Insurance
Coverage
Emergency Out of province Medical
15 days
Trip Cancellation
$1,500 per person, $3,000 combined
Trip Interruption
$1,500 per person, $6,000 combined
Flight Delay
$500 after 4 hour delay
Baggage Delay
$500 after 6 hour delay
Hotel Burglary Insurance
$500
Lost or Stolen Baggage
$500
Travel Accident
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Car Rental Damage & Theft
$85K, up to 48 days
Purchase Protection
90 days, Up to $1,000
Extended Warranty
1 year
Benefits
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Travel Credit
$100
Nexus Application
$50 statement credit every 4 years
Airport Lounge - Priority Pass
Pass only. No Complimentary visits!Airport Lounge - Plaza Premium
4 Free complimentary visits
Complimentary Hotel Benefits
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Status lift
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program
American Express Experiences
Extra points
Earn 2 points on Amex Travel Online purchases and extra points on American Express offers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Flexible Rewards: Enjoy flexible Membership Rewards point conversion with up to 2 points per $1 spent.
- Travel Perks: Includes $100 annual travel credit and 4 free passes to Plaza Premium lounges in Canada.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Comes with 11 types of insurance coverage.
- Multiple Redemption Options: Offers 4 ways to redeem points for maximum value.
Cons
- High Annual Fee: The card comes with a $250 annual fee.
- Foreign Transaction Fees: A 2.5% fee applies to foreign transactions.
- Limited Travel Insurance for Seniors: No travel medical insurance coverage for those over 65.
- Lower Acceptance: As an American Express card, it may have lower acceptance compared to Visa or Mastercard.