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Editors Note: This is a recurring post, updated regularly with new information and offers

This American Express® Gold Card Beloved by TPG as one of the best rewards cards for dining and US supermarkets.

The card was refreshed on July 25. It added two new statement credits and a new white gold card design, with the annual fee increasing from $250 to $325 (see Rates and Fees).

Let’s see why you should consider adding this card to your wallet.

American Express Gold Welcome Offer

For a limited time, new applicants can earn 60,000 points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months, plus 20% back as statement credits on qualifying purchases at restaurants (up to $100) in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends on November 6.

This, in essence, is The standard welcome offer we’ve seen on the card — plus up to $100 in dining statement credit as a sweetener. This bonus is up to $1,300 based on TPG’s July 2024 valuation.

This Amex Gold The card is one of the best credit cards for dining and grocery purchases, but it also offers ongoing benefits that can easily justify and cover the card’s annual fee.

• 4 points per dollar on restaurant dining up to $50,000 per calendar year (1 point per dollar thereafter)
• 4 points per dollar on purchases up to $25,000 at US supermarkets per calendar year (1 point per dollar thereafter)
• 3 points per dollar on flights booked directly from or through the airline amextravel.com
• 2 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked through amextravel.com
• 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases

In addition, Amex Membership Rewards can be transferred to 18 airline and three hotel partners, including valuable programs such as Air Canada Aeroplan and Air France-KLM Flying Blue. You can maximize your rewards by booking an ambitious business-class ticket or making scenic stays at island resorts for much less than their cash equivalents.

Cardmembers get $10 per month (up to $120 per year) in dining credits at participating merchants including Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com and Five Guys. (Registration required.)

You must add an Amex Gold card to the Uber app to take advantage of Uber Cash in Uber Cash for Uber Eats and Uber rides.

In addition, cardmembers receive up to a $100 Receipt credit annually, split bi-annually into two credits of up to $50 each. To use it, simply dine at a participating Receipt restaurant and pay your bill with an Amex Gold Card. (Registration required.)

Finally, cardmembers earn up to $7 a month (up to $84 annually) in Dunkin’ Credits. You simply use your Amex Gold card when paying at Dunkin’. (Registration required.)

Bottom line

Earning lots of bonus points at restaurants around the world and at US supermarkets is huge. Amex Membership Rewards points are extremely valuable, and there are many great redemption options. If you use all statement credits in full, you can get $424 in value per year, which easily covers the $325 annual fee.