Earn 40,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 6 months of card membership.
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American Express® Green Card
40,000 Bonus Points
Rewards Rate
1-3x points
Annual Fee
$150
Our Mission
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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.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- This card offers reimbursement for LoungeBuddy access, which has a network of over 200 lounges across the world
- The AmEx Green Card has some of the best points earnings on travel purchases and dining, earning 3x points per dollar
- You can earn full reimbursement for Clear+ membership
Cons
- This card's annual fee is a little steep considering its benefits
- While this card offers great points back on dining and travel purchases, you should weigh the earnings with the card's yearly travel benefits.
Rewards Summary
- 3X per $1 on travel (including airfare, hotels, tours, campgrounds, car rentals, cruises, vacation rentals, and more)
- 3X per $1 on transit (including trains, taxicabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways)
- 3X per $1 on dining at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the US
- 1X per $1 on other purchases
Additional Benefits
- Use your Green card and get up to $209 back per calendar year on your Clear+ Membership
Offer History
Offer Dates
Offer Details
- Current Offer since Aug 2023Earn 40,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your American Express Green Card® within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- May 2023 through Aug 2023Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your American Express Green Card® within the first 6 months of Card Membership. And, earn 20% back on eligible travel and transit purchases.
- Jan 2020 through May 2023Earn 30,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your American Express Green Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
- Oct 2019 through Jan 2020Earn 30,000 Membership Rewards® Points plus $100 credit for Away after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your American Express Green Card® within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Recommended Credit
The recommended credit score for the Amex Green 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.
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Written by: McKay Moffitt
Writer
Updated:Jul 3, 2026
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.