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American Express

Amex Green

$150 / yr · Earns Membership Rewards

The American Express Green Card earns 3x Membership Rewards points on travel and dining, with a $150 annual fee. It suits frequent travelers and diners who want flexible rewards and practical travel protections without stepping up to a premium card.

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Earning rates

CategoryRateNotes
Travel general3x
Dining3x
Everything else1x

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

  • Welcome Bonus: Membership Rewards Points40,000 pts

    Earn 40,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $3,000 on purchases in your first 6 months as a cardholder. Points post once you hit the spending threshold and can be used for travel, gift cards, or transfers to airline and hotel partners.

Bonus Earnings

  • 3x Points on Travel & Transit

    Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar on a wide range of travel and transit purchases, including flights, hotels, rideshares, taxis, and trains. Book directly with travel providers or through any booking site — no special portal required.

    Resets: Yearly
  • 3x Points on Dining

    Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar at restaurants around the world, including takeout and delivery orders billed directly by the restaurant. No enrollment is needed — points are credited automatically to your account.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Base Earning Rate — 1x Points Everywhere Else

    Every purchase that doesn't qualify for a higher rewards category earns 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar. Points are added automatically with no cap on how much you can accumulate.

    Resets: Yearly

Statement Credits

  • CLEAR Plus Statement Credit$199 / yrTrackable

    Charge your CLEAR+ membership to your Green Card and receive up to $199 back as a statement credit each calendar year. CLEAR+ uses biometrics to get you through dedicated lanes at participating airports and stadiums faster.

    Resets: Yearly

Rental Car

  • Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance

    Reserve and pay for a rental car in full with your Green Card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver to get secondary coverage for theft or damage up to $50,000. Coverage excludes liability and some vehicle types, and geographic restrictions apply.

    Resets: Yearly

Travel Insurance

  • Baggage Insurance Plan

    When you pay for your trip with your Green Card, lost, damaged, or stolen baggage may be covered up to $1,250 for carry-on bags and $500 for checked luggage. New York residents have a $10,000 aggregate maximum per covered trip.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Trip Delay Insurance

    If a covered event — such as severe weather or a stolen passport — delays your trip by more than 12 hours, you can be reimbursed for unexpected expenses up to $300. Coverage applies when you pay for your trip with your Green Card, and is limited to two claims per year.

    Resets: Yearly

Purchase Protection

  • Extended Warranty

    Eligible purchases made with your Green Card that include a U.S. manufacturer's warranty receive one additional year of coverage at no extra cost. No separate registration is required to activate this benefit.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Purchase Protection

    Eligible purchases made with your Green Card are covered against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the purchase date, up to $1,000 per claim. Total coverage across all claims is capped at $50,000 per calendar year.

    Resets: Yearly

Concierge & Membership

  • 24/7 Global Assistance Hotline

    When you're traveling more than 100 miles from home, you can call a 24/7 hotline for help coordinating medical, legal, lost luggage, or emergency cash needs. Note that any fees charged by third-party service providers are your responsibility.

    Resets: Yearly

Fees & Miscellaneous

  • Exclusive Entertainment Access

    Cardholders can purchase tickets to concerts, shows, and sporting events before they go on sale to the general public. Access presale offers through American Express's entertainment portals using your Green Card.

    Resets: Yearly
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