- Sign-Up Bonus
- 2
- Spending Multipliers
- 4
- Credits & Features
- 2.5
- Fees
- 4
- Application
- 5
- Issuer
- NaN
Summary
- Sign-Up Bonus
- 2
- Spending Multipliers
- 4
- Credits & Features
- 2.5
- Fees
- 4
- Application
- 5
- Issuer
- NaN
The American Express Green Card is a travel rewards credit card built for frequent travelers, commuters, and urban professionals who spend heavily on flights, hotels, rideshares, parking, tolls, and other transit purchases. Earning 3x Membership Rewards points on a broad range of travel and transit categories, this card is ideal for cardholders who want flexible rewards without being locked into airline- or hotel-specific programs. While the annual fee is not waived in the first year, the value can be offset with up to $209 in annual CLEAR Plus credits, making it especially appealing to travelers who prioritize expedited airport security. Additional perks like no foreign transaction fees, free authorized users, trip delay insurance, baggage insurance, car rental loss and damage coverage, purchase protection (up to $1,000 per occurrence, $50,000 per year), and extended warranty coverage add meaningful protection. However, with a 1x catch-all rate and potentially niche credits, the American Express Green Card is best suited for consistent travelers and transit-heavy spenders who can maximize its elevated travel rewards and premium travel benefits.
Pros
Cons
Issuer
Spending Multipliers
Credits & Features
Application
- Welcome offer can only be received once in a lifetime
- Opening this might card effects your welcome offer eligibility on other cards in the same family
- Number of hard pull are usually irrelevant for American Express
- Consider having at least a credit history for 6 months
Fees
- $150 Annual Fee
- No Foreign Transaction Fee
- Up to $40 late fee
- Up to $40 return payment fee
- 19.49% - 28.49% Variable APR
- 28.74% APR for Cash Advance
- $10 or 5% of each cash advance amount (whichever is greater)