American Express Green Card
By Alex Compton · Last verified
3x on travel, transit, and dining. The forgotten middle child that earns broadly.
Welcome Bonus
40,000
≈$800 value
Spend Requirement
$3,000
in 6 months
Annual Fee
$150
No FTF
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
Apply now or wait?
Consider waitingThis card has offered 60k before; the current 40k is right at its typical 40k. Elevated offers have been rare lately, so waiting is a gamble.
Current offer
40k
All-time high
60k
Typical offer
40k
In place since
January 2025
Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.
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Earning Rates
- 3xTravel, including third-party sites and vacation rentals
- 3xTransit, including rideshare, parking, tolls
- 3xRestaurants worldwide
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits ($189/yr stated)
- CLEAR Plus credit$189
Benefits
- ✦Broadest 3x travel definition in the Amex lineup
- ✦Full Membership Rewards transfer access
- ✦Trip delay insurance and purchase protection
Why it earns its spot
- +3x on Airbnb, campsites, and transit that other cards miss
- +CLEAR credit alone covers the fee for enrollees
Where it costs you
- −Overshadowed by Gold for dining and Platinum for perks
- −No lounge access or hotel status
- −Welcome offers run small
The Compound Verdict
The widest 3x travel net Amex sells, and the only one that catches vacation rentals and transit. If you use CLEAR, the math works immediately. If you do not, the Gold usually earns more on the same life.
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