A few months ago, American Express revamped their American Express Gold card benefits. As part of the re-launch of the American Express Gold Card, they offered new cardholders the option to get their card in a new “rose gold” color
But the option to get the rose gold card goes away January 9th (Wednesday). Now personally I’m not sure I’d get super excited about the color of my credit card, but if you’re wanting to get the rose gold option, you’ll want to snag it in the next couple of days.
The highest public sign-up bonus is 25,000 American Express Membership Rewards points after spending $2,000 in 3 months (find that offer here). However, you can also get a refer-a-friend offer for 50,000 points with the same spending requirement!
Perks of the American Express Gold Card
Here are a few of the benefits of the American Express Gold Card
- 20% statement credit for US Restaurants in first 3 months, up to $100.
- $120 dining credit ($10 per month) at the following retailers: GrubHub, Seamless, The Cheesecake Factory, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and participating Shake Shack locations (SEE ALSO: This is how you screw up your $120 American Express credit (don’t be like me)
- $100 Airline Fee Credit
- Hotel Collection Perks – 2x points per dollar and $75 credit towards dining, spa, and resort activities. However, you must stay 2 or more nights consecutively.
- Baggage Insurance
- 4 points per dollar on US Restaurants
- 4 points per dollar on US Grocery Stores
- 3 points per dollar on Flights booked directly or through AmexTravel.com (Keep in mind, the Amex Platinum is 5x points per dollar.)
- 1 point per dollar on everything else
- No foreign transaction fees
While all of these perks are awesome, there is a $250 annual fee, and it is not waived the first year. However, if you maximize the dining credits, airline fee credit, and statement credit, you will end up ahead! And then the value of the Amex points are just the icing on the cake!
The American Express Gold Card is absolutely worth it!
With the great value of American Express Membership Rewards and how you are able to transfer to so many different partners, your mouth can now drive your travel costs down! And you can look stylish while doing it with a choice of either gold or rose gold.
Where to get the American Express Gold Card
The highest public sign-up bonus is 25,000 American Express Membership Rewards points after spending $2,000 in 3 months (find that offer here). However, you can also get a refer-a-friend offer for 50,000 points with the same spending requirement!
Are you getting this card? If so, why? Where do you love to eat the most? Let’s hear it in the comments!
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Do you have any idea how long the 50k offer is good for?
Also how long do you have to space out American Express offers? I just got a Hilton card, so I don’t know when I can jump on this.
I haven’t been given any guidance from any of my partners (and my crystal ball is broke 😀 )