American Express® Gold Card

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American Express® Gold Card
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Earn 60,000 Amex Membership Reward points after spending $4000 in the first 6 months of account opening

  • 4x points on all restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the US
  • 4x points on US supermarkets (up to $25,000 per year) – includes OCONUS Commissaries
  • 3x points on flights booked directly with the airline or on amextravel.com
  • Choose between the Gold or Rose Gold version when you apply.
  • No foreign transaction fees – great for the 4x on restaurants when travelling on leave, OCONUS TDY, or PCS!
  • $120 Uber Cash on Amex Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per calendar year.
  • $120 Dining Credit Annually: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
  • $250 Annual Fee (rates and fees), terms apply

The American Express® Gold Card is my top recommended card for grocery and restaurant purchases. It's one of the only cards I carry daily.

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American Express® Gold Card
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