American Express Gold Card
Issued by American Express (American Express Company) · American Express network · Unsecured consumer card
At a glance
The American Express Gold Card is a travel consumer credit card issued by American Express on the American Express network. Its current annual fee is $325, with a None foreign-transaction fee. It is accepting new applications. Terms were last independently verified on 2026-08-17.
Current rates and fees
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Interest
This is a charge card: there is no standard revolving purchase APR. The rate shown applies to the optional Pay Over Time feature. Prime + 12.74%–21.74%.
American Express — cardmember agreement (rates & fees table)verified 2026-08-17
American Express — cardmember agreementverified 2026-08-17
Fees
American Express — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
American Express — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
Rewards
American Express — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
Category caps are annual and reset each calendar year.
American Express — official card pageverified 2026-08-17
Benefits and protections
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Rates, fees, offers, eligibility, and benefits change often. Confirm the final terms directly with the issuer’s official page or the CFPB card-agreement database before applying.
Modeled cost
True cost of this card
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Cost of carrying a balance for a year
| Balance carried | Interest / month | Interest / year |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $19.99 | $239.9 |
| $3,000 | $59.97 | $719.7 |
| $5,000 | $99.96 | $1,199.5 |
Paying only the minimum on $3,000
1200 months
About $71,611.64 in interest (2% minimum, $25 floor).
$5,000 balance transfer (3% fee, 15-mo intro, $300/mo)
$171.66 total cost
$150 upfront fee, plus post-intro interest at 23.99%.
This card’s $325 annual fee needs at least $325 of yearly value (credits + rewards you’d actually use) to break even.
Simplified illustrations. Real interest depends on your exact APR, balance, timing, and payments. The clearest way to avoid all of this is to pay the statement balance in full.
Our independent analysis
Editorial rating
3.73.7 out of 5
How this score was calculated
| Dimension | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards value + transfer options | 30% | 4.5/5 |
| Credits offsetting the fee | 20% | 3.5/5 |
| Travel protections | 20% | 3.5/5 |
| Annual fee vs. value | 20% | 3/5 |
| Terms transparency | 10% | 3.5/5 |
Methodology 2026.07 · full methodology · Credit Defense Hub earns no commission or affiliate revenue from card issuers; editorial scores are independent of any advertising relationship.
A strong earner on dining and U.S. supermarkets, but the $325 fee is only offset if you actually use a stack of narrow, enrollment-required credits that pay out monthly — unused months disappear. Treat the advertised credit total as a ceiling you must work for, not a discount.
Advantages
- 4X on restaurants and U.S. supermarkets is category-leading
- No foreign-transaction fee
- Transferable Membership Rewards points
Watch for
- $325 annual fee
- Credits are fragmented, enrollment-gated, and use-it-or-lose-it monthly
- Charge card: balances are not meant to revolve
Best for: Heavy dining and grocery spenders who will genuinely use the monthly credits.
Credit Defense Hub Editorial Team · reviewed 2026-08-17 · Pending named subject-matter review Editorial analysis is independent and separate from the issuer and from consumer reviews.
Extractable answers
Quick answers
- Who issues the American Express Gold Card?
- It is issued by American Express (legally, American Express National Bank) on the American Express network.
- What does the American Express Gold Card cost?
- The annual fee is $325, and the foreign-transaction fee is None. Verified 2026-08-17. The purchase APR is variable and depends on creditworthiness — confirm the current range with the issuer.
- Is the American Express Gold Card accepting new applications?
- Yes, as of our last verification. Availability can change — confirm on the issuer’s page.
- Does the American Express Gold Card help build credit?
- Like most major cards, on-time payments and low utilization generally help build history over time; check the issuer’s reporting practices.
- What should someone verify before applying?
- The current APR range, the annual and foreign-transaction fees, any welcome-offer terms, and whether the reward or benefit you want still applies — all directly on the issuer’s page or card agreement.
- What should you do if something goes wrong with this card?
- For a wrong charge, use the issuer’s billing-dispute process (FCBA). For inaccurate credit reporting, dispute with the bureaus (FCRA). If it is not resolved, you can complain to the CFPB and your state attorney general. See our card-problem guides.
Current-fact answers reflect terms verified 2026-08-17; confirm with the issuer before applying.
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