This underrated Amex card is key to my points-earning strategy

Also: Earn up to 90K points with this welcome bonus

December 2, 2023 View in browser

Amex Gold card by Brian Kelly If there's one thing I do almost every day, it's dine out or order in, so maximizing my points earnings from dining and groceries is huge. Especially since becoming a dad — my grocery bill has gone up dramatically, so the American Express® Gold Card is a no-brainer. Even if you already have The Platinum Card® from American Express, the Gold card is a must-have, especially when you consider the perks. The card offers various annual statement credits (which almost completely offset the card's annual fee) — including up to $120 in Uber Cash and up to $120 in dining statement credits with eligible dining partners. These work out to $10 per month each (enrollment is required). You'll earn 4 points per dollar on spending at U.S. supermarkets* and restaurants, which is a great way to ramp up your earnings and is perfect during the holiday season for dining out or entertaining at home. I load my Amex Gold card into all my delivery apps: Caviar, Seamless and Uber Eats — those points really add up quickly, especially when you consider you're earning 4 points per dollar spent. Then, to make those points even more valuable, I watch for transfer bonuses that Amex runs with travel partners so I can turn my points into miles and book airfare. The current welcome bonus on the Amex Gold card is 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first six months of card membership. That welcome bonus is worth $1,200, according to our latest valuations. But, you could be targeted for an even higher offer of 90,000 points on this card through CardMatch (offer subject to change at any time), so be sure to check there first. 4 reasons why the Amex Gold is the 1 card we can't live without Check to see if you're targeted for 90K Amex Gold offer via CardMatch American Express Gold Card review: Best for the well-traveled foodie Why I love my Amex Gold card — and will keep it for years to come Have a great weekend, BK * U.S. supermarket purchases earn 4 points per dollar on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1 point per dollar. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: WYATT SMITH/THE POINTS GUY.

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