Last updated: 6/24/2021

American Express Green Card

Earns: American Express Membership Rewards

GigaTake:

This mid-range card from American Express gives you great point bonuses in some spending categories: You get 3 points per dollar spent on travel (including flights, hotels, transit and ride shares) and dining. The $150 annual fee is a little high, but the card comes with a few perks, too.

Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Extremely strong earnings (3 points per dollar) for travel and dining.
  • Three different $100 travel credits can outweigh the annual fee.

Cons

  • $150 annual fee.

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Reward Rate = 3x

Value = 1.7 cents per point
Effective Value = 5.1 %

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Value = 1.7 cents per point
Effective Value = 5.1 %

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Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1.7 cents per point
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Welcome Bonus = 30,000

Value = 1.7 cents per point
Effective Value = $510

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Annual Fee = $150

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Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $2,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
3x Travel

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x U.S. Restaurants

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1x All Other

Very Good

very good

Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
American Express Membership Rewards
Gigapoints Value
1.7¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Other Card Information

Earn up to $10 back per month in statement credits when you use your new Card on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers through 12/31/20.

Annual Fee
  • $150
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Additional perks of owning this card

Clear $100 Credit

Receive up to $100 per calendar year in statement credits, when you pay for your CLEAR membership with the American Express Green Card.

Loungebuddy $100 Credit

Use the American Express Green Card to purchase lounge access through the LoungeBuddy app and receive up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year.

Away $100 Credit

Receive up to $100 in statement credits for purchases made directly with Away using your new American Express® Green Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.

The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 15.24% to 22.24%
CASH ADVANCE APR 25.24%
CASH ADVANCE FEE Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $40
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%