American Express Green Card
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3x on travel, transit, and dining. The forgotten middle child that earns broadly.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
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.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 40,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2025-01 | 40,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 60,000 → 40,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-09 | 60,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 45,000 → 60,000 · Spend: $2,000 → $3,000Elevated | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-06 | 45,000 | $2,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 30,000 → 45,000 · Window: 3 → 6 months | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2019-10 | 30,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Earliest recordRelaunch offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 3xTravel, including third-party sites and vacation rentals
- 3xTransit, including rideshare, parking, tolls
- 3xRestaurants worldwide
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
- CLEAR Plus credit$219
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦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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