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The Premier Rewards Gold Card

Benefits Debit Can't Give You

Earn Rewards Even Faster

  • points on airfare
  • points on gas and groceries
  • points on everything else

Carry signature purchase protection and travel protection plans with you.

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Card Basics

This Charge Card provides you with valuable benefits and rewards like Membership Rewards® points.1 You can spend points on just about anything, so you can buy the things you need and earn the things you want. All with no interest,2 since you pay your full balance each month.

Membership Rewards® Points

Points don't expire, and there's no limit to how many points you can earn.

No Pre-Set Spending Limit3

Because you pay in full each month.

$0 Introductory Annual Fee4 for the First Year

After that, the annual fee will be $95. For up to 5 Additional Cards, the annual fee is $30.
Why an annual fee?

Redeem POINTS on Flights, Merchandise, and More

More ways to earn points

  • 1 point for virtually every dollar you spend5
  • 2X points for booking with American Express Travel6
  • Up to 10X points when you shop Earn Hub at www.membershiprewards.com/earn.7
  • No limit to the number of points you can earn
  • Save points for big-ticket purchases — points don't expire

And many ways to REDEEM points

  • Flights on any airline, without blackout dates when you book online with American Express Travel8
  • Car rentals, hotel stays, cruises, and vacations
  • Merchandise, experiences, and gift cards from more than 500 brands
  • Transfer points to Frequent Flyer and hotel programs
  • Donate points to the charity of your choice

Convert Your Monthly Spending to Points

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points per year
  • $500
  • $5,000
  • $10,000

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This Card Takes Care of You on the Road

Roadside Assistance9

  • Call for immediate help and a tow to the nearest authorized facility.
  • Covers $50 in towing costs per call, up to 4 calls each year.

Baggage Insurance Plan10

  • Your baggage can be covered against loss, theft, or damage when you use your eligible Card to purchase your Common Carrier Conveyance (plane, train, ship, helicopter, or bus).
  • Baggage Insurance Plan11 can provide up to $1,250 for carry-on baggage and up to $500 for checked baggage. For New York State residents, there is a $10,000 aggregate maximum limit for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip.

Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance12

  • Use your eligible Card to reserve and pay for an auto rental, and you can be covered if the car is damaged or stolen.

Fly Any Airline Without Blackout Dates

  • Just choose "Pay with Points" when you book any flight online at American Express Travel.

Global Assist® Hotline13

  • Call 24/7 for medical, legal, financial, and emergency help whenever you're more than 100 miles away from home.

Travel Accident Insurance14

  • You can protect yourself and your family with up to $100,000 in Travel Accident Insurance. 15
  • Coverage is provided for accidental death and dismemberment while traveling on a Common Carrier Conveyance (plane, train, ship, helicopter, or bus) when the Entire Fare** has been charged to the Card.
  • **not applicable for residents of New Hampshire

The Baggage Insurance Plan16 Saves the Trip

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This is Your Ticket

American Express Entertainment

  • Be first to know about hot events.
  • Get into places where others can't.

Exclusive Offers Delivered to You

  • Get special deals and information on concerts, Broadway shows, sporting events, and more delivered right to your e-mail inbox.

American Express Ticket Savings Center17

  • Take advantage of Cardmember-only savings.

Event Presale Access Just for Card Members

Leonard Cohen

Barclays Center

Brooklyn , NY
Thu, 12/20/12 - Thu, 12/20/12

Empire

Caesars Spiegeltent

New York , NY
Tue, 05/22/12 - Sun, 09/02/12

Brad Paisley with The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery

Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood , CA
Sat, 10/20/12 - Sat, 10/20/12

Extra Mooga at The Great Googamooga

Prospect Park

Brooklyn , NY
Sat, 05/19/12 - Sun, 05/20/12

Paul Simon: Under African Skies (The Graceland Story)

The Ziegfeld Theatre

New York , NY
Tue, 06/05/12 - Tue, 06/05/12 7:30 PM ET

An Evening Back in Time at Per Se

Per Se

New York , NY
Tue, 06/26/12 - Tue, 06/26/12 6:30PM ET

Brothers of the Sun Tour featuring Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw

Reliant Stadium

Houston , TX
Sat, 08/04/12 - Sat, 08/04/12

Summer Mixtape Festival

Hersheypark Stadium

Hershey , PA
Fri, 08/17/12 - Sat, 08/18/12

Terracotta Warriors: The Exhibition

Discovery Times Square

New York , NY
Fri, 04/27/12 - Sun, 08/26/12

LA Galaxy

Home Depot Center

Los Angeles , CA
Wed, 03/21/12 - Sun, 10/28/12

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We've Got You Covered

Fraud Protection Guarantee

  • Use the American Express® Card online or off, and you won't be held responsible for any fraudulent charges. Period. Get more information
  • If you have questions, need assistance with your Card, or think your identity has been stolen, we're available around the clock to help.

Purchase Protection18

  • When something you buy is broken or stolen, it shouldn't be your problem. That's why if you use your Card for eligible purchases, they can be protected from accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the moment you buy them.

Extended Warranty19

  • Shop worry-free knowing the terms of the original manufacturer's warranty can be matched up to one additional year.
  • Good for eligible purchases with U.S. warranties of 5 years or less.

Return Protection20

  • If you try to return an eligible item within 90 days from the date of purchase and the merchant won't take it back, American Express may refund the full purchase price, up to $300 per item.

Cardmember Review

I have only been a Cardmember for a short time but have already had to dispute an erroneous charge from a merchant. After calling customer service they contracted the merchant and resolved the issue immediately and ensured that I was kept apprised. My confidence in my Card is high as is my regard for the people who stand behind it.

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Take FINANCIAL CONTROL with Help from Us

Earn More Points with Additional Cards

  • Give your spouse or child an Additional Card linked to your account.
  • Set a spending limit for each Card and track its spending online.21
  • Earn points on every eligible purchase they make.

Identity Theft Assistance

  • Call us the moment you think your identity may have been stolen.
  • We're here 24/7 to help you sort things out, and create strategies to keep them that way.

Manage Your Money Easier with Tools from Us

  • Get a bigger picture of your spending patterns with easy-to-read reports and graphs.
  • Download data directly to Quicken or Microsoft Money.
  • Manage your account from your mobile phone.

Automatic Bill Pay22

  • Just contact your service providers (cable, phone, internet, etc.) and tell them you want to pay with your Card — they'll handle the rest.

Cardmember Review

My Card offers peace of mind. When my purse was stolen, one phone call at 3 a.m. on New Year's Day was all it took to cancel and replace every card in my wallet, including my check card. In a word, priceless.

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Read Cardmember RATINGS & REVIEWS

Hear what people are saying23 about the Green Card.
If you're already a Cardmember, you can add a review of your own.

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    LOVE

    I LOVE MY CREDIT CARD! IT'S GREAT! I CAN'T STAY WITHOWT MY AMERICAN EXPRESS!

    Apr. 08, 2012 | Wanderly L. | Cardmember since 2008 |

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  •  Meh

    This card suits some people more, some less; such is the way of life in America

    May. 08, 2012 | Richard K. | Cardmember since 2011

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  •  Great in USA, worthless in Sweden

    They use credit cards with chips in Sweden. Or cards with pins. Neither of which my card has because that's not really how America rolls.So after spending ten days in Stockholm I discovered even when the businesses took American Express, their card machines couldn't read mine so it was rejected. As in nine times out of ten, completely worthless.So yeah. Great in North America, worthless in Sweden. I'm guessing that's true in other European countries, too.

    Apr. 30, 2012 | Evan B. | Cardmember since 1998

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    1/2 people found this review helpful

  •  Teaches you financial responsibility

    The card has taught me financial responsibility and as a result I don't over spend on anything. I like the service,security and rewards it provides. It's the one card I won't give up because I worked so hard to earn it. Of all the cards I carry it's the one card I count on when I need to use it,

    Apr. 30, 2012 | Rose T. | Cardmember since 1987

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    2/2 people found this review helpful

  •  nice card

    This is the 1st time I am using an Amex card. Not Sure if the sky miles card/cash reward card has the similar benefits. Will only try them if I receive any pre-approved offers from Amex.

    Apr. 29, 2012 | Abhilash B. | Cardmember since 2011 | Age: 25-34

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    1/1 people found this review helpful

  •  best card

    I enjoy the fact that the card is taken almost everywhere and I'm able to get needed help at any time

    Apr. 28, 2012 | Stephen S. | Cardmember since 2002

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  •  Green Means Go

    Turning everyday purchases into points is a great benefit.No interest charge with this Charge Card replaced my Debit Card Purchases, so to banks who want to charge debit fees or purchases I say, "Good luck with that!"

    Apr. 28, 2012 | Christophe S. | Cardmember since 2005 | Age: 25-34

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  •  Business Development

    Would love to upgrade to platinum. Already pre approved but waiting for a good promotion. Green card doesn't seem to have a lot of benefits. Still a great company to be with.

    Apr. 27, 2012 | Shane D. | Cardmember since 2004

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  •  My go to card

    ....never thought $95.00 annual fee was a good thing but I find myself managing my spending much better w/ AMEX. It's more respected at restaurants and during travel and customer service is the very best. I've been offered Platinum and Gold Premier but my green card is never refused so why pay for perks I never use...we drive everywhere!

    Apr. 27, 2012 | Richard P. | Cardmember since 2011 | Age: 55-64

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  •  Great usability, amazing convenience!

    I really hope of using AMEX Green card. Wonderful possibility, no credit limit. And, also, benefits program is very pleasureful. Although I still haven`t used any rewards points, I release how can I do it in my future vacations and flights. Also, I want to say good words to your site. It`s very convenient and easy for using. Actually, I like analyzing chapter and information about all transactions. Only one small negative thing - some of small business don`t get payment from AMEX. But all other services are great.You do very good work. I`m appreciate to do business with you.

    Apr. 27, 2012 | Andriy O. | Cardmember since 2011

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