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A few years ago, I applied for this American Express® Gold Card, Which has since become one of my favorite rewards cards. In late July 2024, the card was refreshed with some new changes.

The card earns 4 transferable Amex Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide (up to $50,000 per calendar year, 1 point per dollar thereafter) and US supermarkets (up to $25,000 per calendar year, 1 point per dollar thereafter).

It also offers statement credits each calendar year, including credits for dining purchases with select merchants, Uber, Racy and Dunkin’ Donuts. Registration is required, and terms apply.

Here are five things to make your snazzy new card worth its $325 annual fee when you get it (see Rates and Fees).

Enroll in annual dining credits and Uber Cash benefits

along with Amex GoldYou’re eligible for up to $10 in monthly statement credits (up to $120 per calendar year) when you enroll and use your card at participating dining partners.

These partners include Grubhub, Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, wine.com And five guys.

You need to register your card for this benefit on the Amex site or through the Amex mobile app under “Benefits,” so do that as soon as you get your new card.

Amex Gold also offers up to $120 in annual Uber Cash per calendar year, paid in monthly increments of up to $10. This credit can be used for Uber rides and Uber Eats orders (card must be added to Uber app to avail this benefit).

Unlike the monthly up-to-$10 dining credit that works as a statement credit when used, this credit is credited to your Uber account every month up to $10 monthly. If you don’t use this Uber Cash by the end of the month, it will disappear.

For this magic to happen, you must set up your Amex Gold card in your Uber account in the Payments section. Here’s a complete guide walking you through how to set up and use your Amex Gold Uber Credits — it’s really easy once you’ve linked the card to your Uber account.

Related: The Complete Guide to Amex Gold Dining Credit

Enroll in Resy and Dunkin’ Donuts Credit

Cardmembers can earn up to $100 in annual Receipt credits for use at US Receipt restaurants per calendar year, split into two $50 bi-annual credits. This credit works the same way On Saks Credit Platinum Card® from American Express.

If you use the food delivery service Grubhub, set your payment card as this Amex Gold To earn 4 points per dollar on in-app restaurant dining (up to $50,000 per calendar year, then 1 point).

This Amex Gold Restaurants around the world and US supermarkets both sit at the top of the pack for spending on dining.

This Amex Gold Also earn 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com. It’s not the best earning rate for flight purchases, but it’s still a solid option, especially if it’s one of the only cards in your wallet. Conditions apply.

There aren’t as many tasks to complete when you get your Amex Gold When you get the Amex Platinum, there are still at least five things you need to do to get the most rewards and benefits from the powerful — and pretty cool — Amex Gold Card.