Monthly spend needed$1,000
Estimated first-year value$35 (unconfirmed estimate)

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0.6¢ per point: Statement credit (editorial estimate, 2026-01-31). Subtracts the annual fee; excludes ongoing rewards, credits, interest, and taxes.

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American Express

American Express Gold Card

60,000 points
~$360 value (unconfirmed estimate)
Unconfirmed offer

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus
60,000 points
Estimated Value
$360
Spend Required
$6,000
Timeframe
6 months

Bonus History

No bonus changes detected yet. Current bonus: 60,000 points (~$360).

Tracking since February 10, 2026

Earning Rates

Base Rate
1x on other eligible purchases
Bonus Categories
4x restaurants worldwide, up to $50,000 per calendar year; then 1x4x U.S. supermarkets, up to $25,000 per calendar year; then 1x3x eligible flights booked directly or through Amex Travel5x prepaid hotels through Amex Travel

Card Benefits

  • Up to $120 annual dining credits, limited to $10 monthly at participating merchants; enrollment required
  • $10 monthly Uber Cash for eligible U.S. rides and orders; add Gold to Uber and pay with an Amex card
  • Up to $100 annual Resy credits, divided into two $50 half-year periods; enrollment required
  • Up to $7 monthly Dunkin credits at eligible U.S. locations; enrollment required
  • No foreign transaction fees

Why Consider the American Express Gold Card

The American Express Gold Card from American Express offers a 60,000 points sign-up bonus worth approximately $360. You need to spend $6,000 in 6 months, which requires planning but is achievable with regular expenses.

Beyond the sign-up bonus, the card earns 4x restaurants worldwide, up to $50,000 per calendar year; then 1x, 4x U.S. supermarkets, up to $25,000 per calendar year; then 1x, 3x eligible flights booked directly or through Amex Travel, 5x prepaid hotels through Amex Travel on top of 1x on other eligible purchases. Membership Rewards points transfer to 15+ airline and hotel partners, often yielding 1.5-2 cents per point.

The $325 annual fee is offset by the card's perks and credits — evaluate which benefits you'd naturally use. The card requires good credit (670+).

American Express Application Rules

Once per lifetime rule on welcome bonuses

Annual Fee$325
Networkamex
Rewards TypeMembership Rewards
Credit Neededgood

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