American Express® Gold Card
Amex MR
Last updated July 4, 2026
Why This Card
The American Express® Gold Card is widely known as having some of the best spending category bonuses of any card on the market. This card has a reasonable annual fee, great bonus, and plenty of perks that are valuable to just about anyone.
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FAQ
What is the welcome bonus on the American Express® Gold Card?
The current welcome bonus on the American Express® Gold Card is 100,000 after spending $600,000 in 6 months.
What is the annual fee on the American Express® Gold Card?
The annual fee on the American Express® Gold Card is $325.
Can American Express® Gold Card points transfer to airlines and hotels?
Yes. Amex MR points from the American Express® Gold Card can transfer to multiple airline and hotel partners. See the transfer-partner table on this page for the current partner list and ratios.
Is the American Express® Gold Card a good card for award travel?
The American Express® Gold Card is built for flexible points earning. Combined with AwardClaw's award-drop alerts, you can use the welcome bonus to book premium-cabin saver-level redemptions identified within hours of inventory loading.
Interested in American Express® Gold Card?
Check current offers and apply on the issuer's website.