American Express Gold Card
February 28, 2012
Account Type: Credit Card
Special Type: Bonus Points/Rewards Points
If you are looking for a new rewards credit card -- and you've caught on to the perks of paying your card balance in full each month -- the American Express Gold Card may be right for you.
With this card, you'll always earn one point per dollar you spend with no preset spending limit, and it also offers access to special Gold Card events and purchase protection on eligible items that are stolen or accidentally damaged for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
Also, American Express is currently waiving the annual fee for the first year.
What you get:
- 10,000 Membership Rewards Points if you spend $1,000 in the first three months
- One reward point per dollar
- No annual fee the first year
- No pre-set spending limit
- Access to Gold Card events
- Buyer purchase protection
What they require:
- Annual fee of $125 after the first year
- Must pay balance in full each month
- Must be 18 or older
- Must be U.S. resident
- Must meet American Express credit qualifications
