American Express Gold Credit Card

Interested in experiencing the American Express brand of service?  An excellent credit rating will get an American Express Gold credit card and all of the many rewards that go with it.

  • Editor's Rating: 8.5
  • Consumer Rating: (2 ratings) 8.5
Intro APR: N/A
Regular APR: 0%
Annual Fee: $125
Intro Period: N/A
Balance Transfer: No
Credit Needed: Excellent

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  • Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $500 in 3 months - redeemable for a $100 gift card!
  • No Pre-Set Spending Limit
  • No annual fee for the first year - $125 Thereafter
  • The Membership Rewards® program - Earn 1 Membership Rewards® point for virtually every dollar you spend and redeem for your choice of travel, shopping, and entertainment rewards.
  • Gold Card Events - exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more in cities nationwide.

EDITORS' RATINGS OVERALL SCORE

8.5

Overall

The Bottom-Line

One of the most rewarding charge cards available for anyone who expects service that’s anything but ordinary.

The Good

Earn 1 point for every dollar spent for redemption on travel, shopping and entertainment. Automatic enrollment in the AMEX Membership Rewards® program gives you exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more.

The Not So Good

As charge cards go, there are few negatives. $175 annual fee after the first year. Balance must be paid in full each month.

CARD DESCRIPTION

This is a service-packed charge card that delivers exceptional rewards and five-star customer service extras.  Automatic enrollment in the Membership Rewards® program lets you earn valuable points for every dollar spent. Isn't it time you had a rewards card that gives you something you can actually use?

The America Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card may be the last rewards card you ever want. When you choose this card from American Express, you get no annual fee for the first year and $125 each year thereafter and pre-set spending limit plus tons of other advantages and special features.

The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card gives you The Membership Rewards® program. Earn 1 Membership Rewards® point for virtually every dollar you spend. You can redeem points for your choice of truly exceptional travel, shopping, and entertainment rewards.

You can earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points after your first purchase with the card - redeemable for a $100 gift card and you also have the option to take part in great Gold Card Events for exclusive tickets to special events nationwide.

Read Customer Reviews (Last Reviewed: Aug 03, 2008)

DETAILED EDITORS' RATINGS

8.0

Benefits

A great rewards program that lets you earn points with every purchase and redeem them for airline tickets, hotel, entertainment and exclusive merchandise.

6.5

Fees

$125 annual fee after first year.