Amex Membership Rewards

American Express® Gold Card

Name: American Express® Gold Card
Brand: American Express

Issued by American Express · $250/yr annual fee

Welcome bonus

60,000 points

After $6,000 spend in 6 months

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Key benefits

›$120 annual dining credit ($10/mo at Grubhub, Cheesecake Factory, etc.)
›$120 annual Uber Cash ($10/mo)
›$100 hotel credit via Amex Hotel Collection
›No foreign transaction fees

Earn rates

Restaurants worldwide	4×
US supermarkets (up to $25k/yr)	4×
Flights booked direct or Amex Travel	3×
All else	1×

Why this card

Effective AF ~$10 after dining + Uber credits for anyone who uses them. The 4x dining + groceries is among the highest earn rates anywhere. Gateway to Amex MR for international premium cabin transfers.

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