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American Express Gold Rewards Card

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Solid value

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Welcome value
$600
est. first-year value
Annual fee
$250
per year
Purchase interest
21.99%
on carried balances
Rewards type
points
Membership Rewards
🛒
2% value on groceries
Your top earn category
🎁
$600 welcome bonus
Estimated first-year value
🛫
Travel perks
Lounge access & trip coverage
🛡️
6 insurance coverages
Built-in protection

Rewards

Base earn rate1 point per $1 in Card purchases everywhere else
ProgramMembership Rewards
Welcome bonusEarn up to 60,000 Membership Rewards points that's up to $600 in value. In addition to the Welcome Bonus, you can earn up to $800 in annual value with American Express Gold Rewards.
Rewards typepoints

Fees & rates

Annual fee$250
Additional card$50
Purchase interest rate21.99%
Cash advance rate21.99%
Foreign transaction fee2.5% (typical)

Standout perks

💳
Annual Travel Credit
🛂
NEXUS Card Statement Credit
✈️
Lounge Access
Hotel Benefits
Dining & Entertainment Benefits
Shopping Benefits
🎩
24/7 Customer Service
Buyer's Assurance Protection Plan

Everyday features

📱 Apple Pay & Google Pay
🔒 Zero-liability fraud protection
📶 Tap to pay
🛒 Purchase security
✈️ Airport lounge access

Insurance coverage

🛡️

rental car

Included — see issuer for details.

🛡️

purchase protection

Included — see issuer for details.

🛡️

travel medical

Included — see issuer for details.

🛡️

trip interruption

Included — see issuer for details.

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trip cancellation

Included — see issuer for details.

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flight delay

Included — see issuer for details.

Eligibility

Minimum personal income$15,000
Credit score guidanceGood (660+)
ResidencyCanadian resident