American Express · American Express
American Express Gold Card
Best-in-class for restaurants and grocery.
ByHillel Sonnenschine·
Earns 4x points on restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25K), with several monthly statement credits to offset the annual fee.
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Annual fee
$325
Welcome bonus
~$1,150
Spend $8,000 in 6 months
Purchase APR
Charge card
Foreign tx fee
None
Welcome bonus history
Up to 100,000 points
Est. value ~$2,000·$8,000 in 6 months
Best ever
★
Apply now if you can, This is the highest welcome bonus we've ever seen on this card. Applying today locks it in.
May 2024Apr 2026
Best everCurrent
Today
~$2,000
Spend req increased to $8K. Current.
Usual value
~$2,000
Average over the last year
Best ever
~$2,000
Jun 2025 · Variable offer; eligibility differs by applicant
▸Full history (4 snapshots)
- Apr 2026~$2,000Up to 100,000 points$8,000 in 6 monthsSpend req increased to $8K. Current.
- Jun 2025~$2,000Up to 100,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsVariable offer; eligibility differs by applicant
- Nov 2024~$1,20060,000 points$6,000 in 6 months
- May 2024~$1,30060,000 points + 20% dining credit (up to $100)$6,000 in 6 monthsRefreshed July 2024; fee increased to $325
Compiled from public offers visible on issuer pages and aggregator sites. Targeted/CardMatch offers excluded unless explicitly noted. Verify with issuer before applying.
Rewards
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Restaurants worldwide | 4x |
U.S. supermarkets (up to $25K/yr) | 4x |
Flights booked direct or via Amex Travel | 3x |
Prepaid hotels via Amex Travel | 2x |
Everything else | 1x |
Benefits
- $120 annual dining credit ($10/mo at Grubhub, Five Guys, Cheesecake Factory, BWW, Wonder)
- $120 annual Uber Cash ($10/mo, U.S., rides + Uber Eats)
- $84 annual Dunkin' credit ($7/mo)
- $100 annual Resy dining credit ($50 semi-annual)
- $100 Hotel Collection on-property credit (2-night minimum)
Best for
- 1Foodies
- 2Grocery shoppers
- 3Point transfers
Recommended credit
Excellent
Terms shown are illustrative based on publicly available information and may have changed. Always confirm current rates, fees, rewards, and terms with the issuer before applying.
