{"id":116003,"date":"2024-08-03T16:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/03\/when-you-should-or-shouldnt-use-the-amex-gold-card-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-03T16:00:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T16:00:03","slug":"when-you-should-or-shouldnt-use-the-amex-gold-card-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/03\/when-you-should-or-shouldnt-use-the-amex-gold-card-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"When you should (or shouldn\u2019t) use the Amex Gold Card – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span> at TPG.<\/p>\n

While the card was refreshed in late July<\/a>, it’s still in a Goldilocks sweet spot between premium and beginner cards, with strong earnings on restaurant and U.S. supermarket purchases and over $400 in annual statement credits that can help offset<\/a> its $325 annual fee (see rates and fees<\/a>). Enrollment is required, and terms apply.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll highlight strategies that can help you earn thousands of bonus points each year by knowing when you should \u2014 and shouldn’t \u2014 use the Amex Gold Card.<\/p>\n

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Overview of the Amex Gold<\/h2>\n

The Amex Gold is the perfect “in-between” card<\/a>, especially since it offers some serious benefits and earning potential for its $325 annual fee.<\/p>\n

With this card, you’ll earn an impressive 4 points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 in spending per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar) and restaurants (on up to $50,000 in spending per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar), as well as 3 points per dollar on flights booked directly with an airline or through amextravel.com.<\/p>\n

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