Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards points for each month in which you spend $1,000 (for the first 12 months). Earn 10,000 more points when you spend a total of $4,000 on the card.
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American Express® Gold Rewards Card
70,000 Bonus Points
Our Mission
At Daily Drop, our mission is simple: to help you explore the world affordably and experience life-changing travel by maximizing miles and points. Our team of travel and credit card experts is here to help you make decisions about which cards belong in your wallet. Based on your travel goals, we offer unbiased advice to help you make the best choices. Keep in mind that our suggestions require responsible credit card use.
Rating Methodology
Here at Daily Drop, we score credit cards using a proprietary formula based on dozens of metrics across six key categories: annual fee, welcome offer, rewards rates, redemption value, benefits & perks, and travel protections. Higher scores indicate better overall value.
We net the annual fee against statement credits you'll likely use and focus on a welcome offer's true return on spending (ROI) rather than just the headline number. We value rewards by their actual worth in cents per point, which is why flexible, transferable points typically score highest. APR is not a standalone scoring category because we recommend paying in full to maximize points and miles, but an intro 0% APR counts as a perk.
Our reviews are editorial and experience-driven. Our team has earned and redeemed millions of miles and points and tested these cards around the world. After all, we would not be Daily Drop if we were not practicing what we preach.
Read our full methodology for more information.
Rewards Summary
- 2X points per $1 on travel
- 2X points per $1 on gas, grocery, and drugstore purchases
- 1X points per $1 on everything else
Additional Benefits
- 4 complimentary passes to Plaza Premium lounges per year
- Transfer your points to airline and hotel partners
- Cover purchases on your statement at a rate of 1 cent per point
Recommended Credit
The recommended credit score for the Amex Gold Rewards is good to excellent.
Daily Drop credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.
Our Experts
Written by: Tiffany Eastham
Writer & Editor
Updated:Jul 3, 2026
For American Express products listed in this page, Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
Editorial disclaimer: opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Information was last updated Jul 3, 2026.